Canvas Print : Dance / Regional / Native Am
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Dance / Regional / Native Am
The Green Corn fertility dance of the Minatarees
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Media ID 4322820
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1830 Corn Dances Fertility Racial
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the vibrant and rich culture of the Minataree Green Corn Fertility Dance to your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This beautifully captured image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online under Rights Managed licensing, showcases the captivating "Dance / Regional / Native Am" moment in exquisite detail. Our premium quality canvas prints are designed to bring out the true colors and textures of the original artwork, making it a standout piece in any room. Add a touch of authentic history and artistry to your decor with this captivating Dance of the Minatarees Canvas Print."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the essence of the Green Corn Fertility Dance of the Minataree tribe, an intrinsic part of their cultural heritage that dates back to the early 19th century. The Minatarees, also known as the Yanktonai Sioux, are a Native American people originally from the Great Plains region of North America. This particular dance, believed to have originated around 1830, was performed to ensure a bountiful harvest and to celebrate the renewal of life. The photograph, taken circa late 19th or early 20th century, depicts a group of Minataree dancers engaged in the ritualistic dance. They are seen holding pottery vessels filled with water, which are believed to represent the earth and to symbolize the nourishing power of rain. The dancers wear traditional regalia, including colorful beadwork, feathers, and animal hides. The dance itself is characterized by its lively, energetic movements, often accompanied by the rhythmic beating of drums and the hypnotic sound of rattles. The dance was typically performed during the Green Corn Festival, a time when the first ears of corn were ripe for harvest. The festival was also an opportunity for the community to come together, to strengthen social bonds, and to pay respect to the natural world and the Creator. The dance was a vital expression of the Minataree people's deep connection to the land and to the cycles of nature. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and cultural traditions of the Minataree people, providing a valuable record of their customs and dances for future generations. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the diverse heritage of Native American communities.
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