Dream Dances of the Kashia Pomo
odd: label: General
content: Local Number: HSFA 1993.24.11
name: label: Collection Creator
content: University of California (System). Extension Media Center
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content: University of California Extension Media Center (EMC) film collection
physdesc: label: Extent
content: Film reels (color sound; 1,085 feet)
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1962
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Human Studies Film Archives
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
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content: Film reels
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: Edited film presents Pomo women of California dancing the Bole Maru nearly 50 years after it first evolved, blending the native Kuksu cult with the Maru religion. Five dances are shown: the Hand Power dance, Star Hoop dance, Feast dance, Marriage dance, and War Flag dance. Film also includes shaman expressing her beliefs in her own language, ceremonial activities, and termination of a feast.

Legacy Keywords: North America