Bow and Arrow Dance Songs - These are historic Pueblo songs, performed each year in February. The dancers are imitating the twin war gods of long ago, who danced to prepare for a battle, a raid or hunting. They asked the spirits to make them brave and courageous., ca.1970-1975
File — Box: 1, CD: 3
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The recordings in this collection were performed at Jemez Pueblo by the Turquoise Moiety, to which Paul Tosa belongs. Paul Tosa is singing. Tosa provided the background notes for the songs, which feature the traditional singing and drumming of the Jemez Buffalo, Deer, Corn, Bow and Arrow and Harvest dances.
Dates
- ca.1970-1975
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Box (.1 cu. ft.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: North American Indian languages
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451