Lakota Sundance Songs
The Sundance takes place in the summer months and is one of the seven sacred ceremonies given to the Lakota people. The Sundancers commit to a four-year long prayer centered around annual four day dances. During the dance, they fast and do not drink water. They dance around the Tree of Life, usually a cottonwood tree draped and wrapped with thousands of "prayer ties" representing their sacrifice and commitment to the life of all people. Many Sundancers will pierce their body and connect themselves to the tree during the dance. The Sundance also involves supporting friends and family who surround the dancers as they pray and fast encircling the Tree of Life.
James Ironshell  (Artist)    Format: Audio CD
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