We last visited the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) 15 years ago. It hadn’t been open long. Then, as now, the building and its contents were stunning. This visit we arrived to an uncommon treat. The Blackfeet Nation had come to NMAI to put on a dance performance.
We arrived early enough to claim good seats as dancers came out before the performance. This was a special treat because the dancers’ regalia was spectacular.
The beading, embroidery, and materials used in these outfits was gorgeous. Feathers, fur, quills, horns. This was Indian Pride at its finest.
I’ll next show you some shots from the short performances that we were privileged to see.
The culture of the Indians has always fascinated me!
Thanks for sharing!
Have a beautiful weekend!
Their regalia is stunning to see and all the detail is totally amazing.
Beautiful work at its best!
Terrific shots!
You can really see Douglas Cardinal’s style in the architecture.
Wonderful photos. I’m always amazed by the ritual costumes of Native Americans. They truly are beautiful to behold.
Fabulous outfits! Thanks for showing these, Kay.