I just can't seem to keep up with the sheer number of photos of the Indian Dance Circle in Frontierland. It was a popular subject for shutterbugs of all types. Don't worry, you'll be seeing them soon enough. At least today's photos are a little bit different...
... our photographer was probably just trying to get a good shot of the teepees (tipis?), and a rather large crowd has already gathered to watch the show. That guy in the foreground is finishing off his popcorn with gusto, while that other fellow is wearing a hat made out of a living child. These were all the rage in the early 60's.
On the other side of the Circle, the performance is just about to start. Or maybe it's already started! There's Chiefy Weefy (A "Gilligan's Island" reference that nobody will get but me), gettin' ready to get his groove thing on. I wonder if anybody ever made a sound recording of one of these shows? If so, it sure would be fascinating to hear today.
...that other fellow is wearing a hat made out of a living child. These were all the rage in the early 60's.
ReplyDeleteAn exceptionally rare photo of Disneyland's early Kiddy Kaps, short-lived precursor to the more popular Keppy Kaps -- which were cheaper, lighter weight, shaded the cranium better, and didn't mind being stuffed in a handbag or suitcase.
Love the 2nd pic, Maj! Nice scenic shot, lovely sun on our splendid hosts and the old Fort in the distance to boot. :)
ReplyDeleteThe 1st pic has teepees, feathers and people interest, so I'm liking it too.
ps, I also would love to see and hear at least one of the shows on sound film.
ReplyDeleteThat dance circle sure was popular. Seems every set of slides includes a shot or two. Much like those Jungle Cruise hippos!
ReplyDeletedid they ever invite children from the audience to join in the dance, like they probably would today?
ReplyDeleteit would have been really cool to see this at the Park