L26 [NDIANS OF THE PLAINS 



ceremonies of the Plains and brings out by contrast 

 what is perhaps one of their most characteristic 

 features. 



Paint ing t he face and body and the use of a pipe are 

 also highly developed elements. In most cases, there 

 is a distinct painting for each ceremony, again supposed 

 to he according to the direction- of the initial revelation. 

 A Lighted pipe is not only frequently passed during a 

 ceremony but is also filled to the accompaniment of 

 ceremonial movements and offered with prayers t<> 

 many or all of the recognized sources of the higher 

 powers. 



The only musical instruments used in these cere- 

 monies are rattles, drums, and whistles. 



