After the warriors returned home from battle,
the people would gather at the council house
to honor the returning warriors and listen to
their war deeds. This was an important moment
to the people. The women would carry poles with
the red painted scalps hung hoops and
they would dance. The war chief would whisper to
the drummer of his deeds and the
drummer start his war song. All the warriors
would repeat this, as the dance would go on
for a long time with everyone whooping and
beating their shields.
There was much exhilaration and excitement.Received
Honorable Mention at the Trail of Tears Show at
the Cherokee Center 2005
Also
Received the Cecil Dick Master of Heritage
Award at the Five Civilized Tribes
Museum’s 35th
Annual Competition 2005
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