Current Location:
Zumberge Administration (JHZ) -> Ground Floor (JHZ)
Location Notes:
JHZ; Ground Floor; Corridor to Faculty Teaching and Learning Center

Flying the Colors

Artwork
Identifier:
2009.121.5
Artist:
Brita V. Brookes
Medium:
Photograph
Date:
circa 2008
Description:
A group of men in decorative outfits carry flags in a line. The flag in the middle is the Canadian flag.
Historical Context:
The Native American Veterans Association of Southeastern Michigan carries in the flags behind the eagle staff during the Grand Entry at the Fowlerville, Michigan Pow Wow. Michigan is home to many Native American Veterans from all wars. Traditionally the "Flag Song" is played after the Grand Entry at Pow Wow's whereupon the flags and eagle staff are posted in a ceremony to open the Pow Wow. Taking photographs during the "Flag Song" is not allowed.

Getty Art and Architecture Thesaurus Terms:
Native American
color photography
flags
photographs
portraits
Library of Congress Subjects:
Photography
Color photography
Flags
Indigenous arts
Indigenous art
Indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples--America