Apache Indians dance at a Sunrise Dance on the San Carlos Indian Reservation Arizona USA
Apache Indians dance at a Sunrise Dance the first menstruation ceremony of an Apache girl the San Carlos Indian Reservation Arizona USA Behind the girl who is dressed in buckskin clothes the medicine man and his helpers sing and beat their drums The long row of cartons filled with snacks and drinks in front of the girl symbolises a life without material want The rites are supposed to prepare the girl for adulthood and to give her a long and healthy life During the rites the girl also becomes Changing Woman a mythical female figure and comes into possession of her healing powers
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