Word: zuni
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Zuni Indians are described at length in a brilliantly illustrated article in the June number of Harper's Monthly...
...performance of "Dido and Aeneas" last evening, by the H. P. C., drew out an immense audience and proved a thorough success. The dance of the Zuni chiefs and the "pas seul" by Dido were especially well received, and the song of "The Model College President" was recognized as containing some home hits; delivered without malice, however. The cast was as follows...
...Zuni Indians spent yesterday in Worcester, and departed thence for New York...
After the tug-of-war a very realistic mock exhibition of single combat was given by two of the Zuni warrior chiefs. They worked themselves up to a high pitch of excitement, but were immediately quieted on the interposition of the Zuni priest. The priest then recited an incantation, which was interpreted by Mr. Cushing, "May the spirit of the bow, the arrow, the shield, the spear - may the spirit of war set up-on you all." A religious dance was then given by three of the Indians, accompanied by the weird music of a chant and chorus. Three times...
After the meeting had come to an end President Wendell announced that the Zuni visitors would give some of their characteristic dances. These were greatly enjoyed by the audience, and really proved most interesting...