Before the forced removal of the Ponca to Oklahoma Territory in 1877, appointed Tail Dancers among the Hethuska Society would carry the long-shafted, crook-ended Society Coup Sticks in battle and at Society Dance Ceremonies.
When the Hethuska Society would go out as a group to fight...
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02-28-2009, 02:08 PM -
At many of today’s northern and southern plains pow-wows and ceremonial dances the male dancer with the title of Whipman plays an important role with a long tradition.
In the northern plains, the Whipman is usually an exceptional dancer appointed to encourage dancers to get up and...02-28-2009, 01:45 PM -
Hi all,
I know there have been alot of posts on making mop-tops, but wasn't able to figure out exactly how many feathers are needed to complete one.
Can anyone share approx. what they have used to make a mop-top? Just wondering if 2 wings and primary tail feathers would...12-03-2008, 12:34 PM -
Ponca Hethuska Society
by Jonathan Holmes
The following are some of the written and oral traditions that I have researched concerning the origins and history of the Ponca Hethuska Society. Since I recognize that there are some who may have information that is different in some...10-06-2005, 02:26 PM -
Hello relatives! Well as the season is in full swing, I figure the best way to figure out who is the best dancer is to get out and see 'em! Nuff reading about them!
Here is a question... the tail stick on the ground debate, some say it is ok to 'plant' the stick down and dance around...06-05-2004, 06:42 AM