He Sapa Wacipi
Nov 3, 2011
Jeremiah Murphy captured these photos from the 2011 He Sapa Wacipi na Oskate (Black Hills Pow wow) in Rapid City held October 7-9. The wacipi also featured the Miss He Sapa Win contest, hand game, style show, archery contest, art show and Healing Conference. The Youth Day Symposium was held on Friday and featured musician Jackie Bird, hip-hop performer Andrew Orozco, and live art performer Bunky Echo-Hawk. View more of Murphy's photos at Tumblr.
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Sage and knuckles - a young dancer receives a knuckle bump as he cleanses himself with sage smoke. -
Each grand entry was a combination of sound and sight - the dancers visually represented the music of the drums and singers. During Sunday's Grand Entry dancers' fine regalia created vivid patterns in the simple wash of a spotlight. -
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Most dancers took the opportunity to purify themselves with sage as they entered the arena. -
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Competitive events brought out the best in steps and the finest regalia. -
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