The Rhythm of the Drum

© Heather Loewenhardt

The Rhythm of the Drum

Uploaded: July 07, 2012

Description

Drums play an important part in many Pow Wows, tribal ceremonies, celebrations and spiritual festivals. Through many songs and dances to the beats of the drum, the Native people try and find a close spiritual relationship with the creator.
A dancer's regalia (outfit) is created by the dancer or a respected family member or friend. Pieces are often family heirlooms. The feathers are sacred and highly valued and cared for.
This aboriginal man performed a dance and then chanted and beat the drum to accompany other performers at the Pow Wow.

Comments

Susan Williams July 07, 2012

This is a beautiful portrait, Heather. #1473626

Tiia Vissak July 08, 2012

a wonderful capture! #10219137

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 08, 2012

Outstanding color, detail and capture! #10219275

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe July 08, 2012

Excellent timing on this portrait!! Well done Heather!
My maternal grandmother was Ojibway and I had cousins that used to dance in Pow Wows when we were kids.

Hope all is well with you. We are melting out here but hopefully it will start to cool down next week. #10219328

Jack Gaskin July 08, 2012

WONDERFUL PORTRAIT & INFO

Jack #10219391

Monnie Ryan July 08, 2012

Outstanding, Heather! #10219546

Robert R. Goodman July 08, 2012

Hi Heather,Awesome capture my friend!!! #10219719

Jeffrey R. Bange July 08, 2012

Outstanding portrait Heather with a great story to go with it. Love the beautiful colors and patterns they use in their tribal ceremonies. #10220054

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 08, 2012

Super shot, Heather! :-) k #10220245

Tammy Espino July 08, 2012

Fantastic capture!! :) #10220248

Anthony G. Comella July 08, 2012

Superb work Heather!! #10220526

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 08, 2012

Fantastic portrait work, Heather! #10220629

Mike Clime July 09, 2012

Excellent story telling capture, Heather! I have a drum like that. #10221569

frank w. degenhardt July 09, 2012

It was a fascinating read about the drum and its importance with in the Native American culture. We have a place nearby that has a museum of art from them. Such a clear and colorful picture here and you caught the action and the meaning in your work here my friend. #10221744

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