Kashia Men's Dances: Southwestern Pomo Indians

Duration: 44

Year Published: 1963

Creator: U of Calif Extension Media Center

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Illustrates characteristic dances of the California Indians, with particular emphasis on the Kashia Pomo. Shows and explains four of their major dances--Toto, Lehuye, Bighead and the Ball Dance. Provides a rare insight into the past by presenting these ethnic dances in an authentic dance house, pointing out that dancing was the most important part of their religious ceremonies.

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