hide drums; bird-bone whistles; cane, wood and ceramic fl utes; wood or bone rasps; cop- per bells; many other musical instruments and an amazing repertoire of vocal music. A powerful impulse, dance is a universal form of expression that remains deeply meaning- ful in Native America — and integral to Na- tive ceremonial life. Opening in October at the Museum’s


During the Green Corn Ceremony, Seminole men, women and children wear their fi nest patchwork clothing, often newly created. Women’s (and girls’) traditional dress consists of a full, fl oor-length skirt and matching cape. Both are composed of contrasting colors of cloth and rickrack, and both include horizontal bands of patchwork. During Stomp Dances, women’s turtle-shell leg rattles provide rhythmic accompaniment to the men’s singing.


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George Gustav Heye Center in New York, a new fi ve-year exhibit called Circle of Dance will interpret these traditions. Presented in the Diker Pavilion for Native Arts and Cul- ture, a 6,000-square-foot exhibition and per-


PHOTOGRAPHS BY ERNEST AMOROSO


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