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The Mescalero Apache Coming of Age Ceremony

Mescalero Apache girls undergo the Coming of Age ceremony.

04/08/2020 | Rating NR

Earth's Sacred Wonders

The Mescalero Apache Coming of Age Ceremony

Clip: Episode 3 | 3m 1sVideo has Closed Captions

Mescalero Apache girls undergo the Coming of Age ceremony.

In a sacred tepee built for the occasion, Mescalero Apache girls undergo a grueling Coming of Age ceremony during which they must dance all night. It is believed this allows them to take on the power of White Painted Woman and so become women themselves.

04/08/2020 | Rating NR

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