Crow Dog Sun Dance 1976

Creator

Unknown

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Identifier

Box 2, Folder 1

Creation Date

1976

Description

This original poster advertises the Crow Dog Sun Dance held August 5-8, 1976 at the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. The poster features a photograph of spiritual leader Leonard Crow Dog who, at the time of this event, was serving a prison sentence for his role in the occupation of Wounded Knee. Text on the poster reads: "Crow Dog is in penitentiary but the Sun Dance will go on. Crow Dog is speaking to his nation."

The poster also contains a drawing of a pipe and has additional text giving some background information on the Sun Dance and logistical details for dancers and spiritual leaders.

Dimensions

22.5 x 17.5 inches

Rights Statement

This item is made available as part of the Welcome Home Project for educational purposes only. It is not to be distributed for commercial use.