Black Eagle – 1932
The photo highlighted here is that of a Heyókȟa, a group of people who served as medicine gurus in earlier times and would serve a lot of Native Americans. Many people often confuse them for Shamans, but they have striking differences. In the 1900s, medicine men were seen as comedic entertainers or, as many people would put it – court jesters. The actions and behaviors would somehow bring lots of cheers, laughter, and entertainment to those looking on.
Black Eagle
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