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Photo courtesy Northern Gila County Historical Society

November 7, 2006

Apache Crown Dancers portray the Gaan or Mountain Spirits, sent by
God (Ussen) to teach and bless The People. Apache dances are forms
of prayer. Note the Clown figure, who chases away the evil spirits.

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