| Iroquois Eagle Dance: An Offshoot of the Calumet Dance Contributor(s): Fenton, William N. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0815625332 ISBN-13: 9780815625339 Publisher: Syracuse University Press OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1991 Annotation: Originally published as Bulletin 156 of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Smithsonian Institution in 1953, this volume explores the celebration of the Eagle Dance in New York and Canada during the 1930s and its relationship to the widespread Calumet Dance of the 17th century. Also included is Kurath's detailed analysis of the Eagle Dance music and choreography, based on Fenton's recordings and on her own observations of local performances. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Customs & Traditions - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Performing Arts | Dance - Regional & Ethnic |
| Dewey: 394.3 |
| LCCN: 91004257 |
| Series: Iroquois and Their Neighbors |
| Physical Information: 0.91" H x 5.89" W x 8.99" (1.14 lbs) 340 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume explores how the Eagle Dance was celebrated in New York and Canada during the 1930s and how it related to the widespread Calumet Dance of the 17th century. Also included is an analysis of the Eagle Dance music and choreography, based on the author's own recordings and observations. |