Apache Ceremonial Tipis

Mescalero Apache Ceremonial Tipis
New Mexico

FIRST TIME RELEASE
brown toned print
hand-signed by Kathy Weigand

20th ANNIVERSARY - LIMITED TIME 20% OFF

"We were thrilled to receive permission from the family hosting this private traditional Girl's Coming Of Age Ceremony on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.  What an honor to be able to witness & photograph a small part of their sacred traditional way of life!"

  The various events lasts about 5 days/nights and tests the young girl's endurance & skills. Included are many day & night songs, prayers, blessings from elders, medicine men & women, and dancers.  The people also gather under the main lodge that serves as a large dining hall, with daily feasting for all.  In all, the ceremony lasts well over a week including setting-up and breaking down all lodges.    
  The US government had outlawed events like this in the late 1880's, but with the 1978 Religious Freedom Act, ceremonies were finally legalized.

• Original photography giclée print.
• Paper - Heavy (thick) smooth matte museum quality paper.
• Canvas - Quality canvas stretched on wooden stretcher bars, & ready to hang.
  
• Average ETA is 2-3 weeks with ground shipping. 
• Some cropping may occur with size chosen.
  
• No digital AI is used.
• All archival gallery materials.

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