Penobscot Tribe Holds Colorful Delicious Rites

Clip: 346278_1_1

Year Shot: 1937 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1522

Original Film: 009-568-09

HD: N/A

Location: OLD TOWN, ME

Timecode: 00:13:57 - 00:14:32

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Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery A Penobscot Indiana tribe reverently marks the feast of Corpus Christi, with Benediction at the tribal church and a solemn procession afterward to their two burying grounds. The ceremony is attended by tribesmen near the century mark in years.