AMERN INDIAN LACROSSE PB
AMERN INDIAN LACROSSE PB by VENUM T is published by Smithsonian and was released on March 17, 1994. This 360-page book explores the significance of lacrosse in Native American culture, presenting it as a multifaceted practice that transcends mere recreation. The author delves into the spiritual aspects of the game, highlighting its role in rituals, memorial celebrations, and even as a means to resolve territorial disputes.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the evolution of lacrosse equipment and the impact of American and Canadian influences on the sport. Vennum discusses the physical and ritual preparations involved for athletes, as well as the traditional playing field. Despite facing challenges such as exclusion from international competition and the shift to mass-produced equipment, Native Americans have maintained a strong connection to their traditional sport, underscoring its enduring importance in their communities.
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Often viewed as a gift from the spirits and as far more than recreation alone, lacrosse has functioned in Indian life as a surrogate or “little brother” of war, as a healing ritual, and as a memorial celebration. Games were played to settle territorial disputes and, with wagering, as a substitute for the plunder of victory. Vennum fully describes the spiritual components of the game, including the physical and ritual preparation of athletes, equipment, and the playing field itself. Tracing the evolution of Indian lacrosse equipment, Vennum comments on the changes brought by American and Canadian enthusiasm for the game. Excluded from official international competition until 1990, and deprived of their franchise in traditional wooden sticks by the advent of mass-produced plastic and aluminum models, Native Americans have nevertheless held tightly to their traditional sport.
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