> Museum Washington, DC
 > Shield
 > I think that most non-Native Americans who would attend a Pow Wow would then better understand how the sports team "Indian" mascot degrades and perpetuates misconceptions of these proud people.
 > Variety of dance costume and intricate construction is evident.
 > Pow Wow in Baltimore, MD photo
 > Dancing within the circle. The Pow Wow is a family activity. Visitors are invited into the dance circle at approriate times during the Pow Wow. Obviously a very colorful event, photos can not convey the singing and drumming excitment of the Pow Wow. You have to experience one!!
 > Pow Wow in Baltimore, MD photo
 > Pow Wow in Baltimore, MD photo
 > By federal law, eagle feathers may only be in the possesion of Native Americans. The eagle feather has religious and spiritual significance and the eagle dance may not be filmed when performed. This dancer displays many feathers in his costume. (This is not the eagle dance).
Pow Wow in Baltimore, MD photo
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