Spirit War, 30 x 40, oil on canvas
American Indian prophet,
Wovoka,
began
the Ghost Dance religion in an attempt to bring peace between the
Indians and the Whites. It brought together element of Paiute,
Christian, Shaker and Mormon religions. From the latter,
Wavoka
made use of the Mormon Endowment Robe, a robe "emblazoned with sacred
symbols… reputed to protect the wearer from Satan and physical harm"
The
Ghost Shirt is painted with symbols as a prayer to ask for natures help
in restoring Peace and Abundance. The shirt was also said to protect
the wearer from bullets.
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