My last My World Tuesday post had a little about the Indian Slant Village near Mandan, North Dakota.
This photo is of a lodge pole outside an earth lodge at the village. Apparently these interesting items have to do with spirits and the religion of the Mandan Native Americans.
For the record, before I moved to New Mexico, I compared all skies to “North Dakota” blue.
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July 30, 2009 at 2:04 pm
That looks a bit scary, but it sure will have its function. Interesting !
July 30, 2009 at 2:19 pm
The lodge pole off sets your fantastic blue sky Louise.
July 30, 2009 at 3:01 pm
That’s a version of the totem pole, only a little scary for my taste. Reminds me of all the scary movies that have scarecrow in them.
Enjoy the weekend.
July 30, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Looks rather ghostly against that almost North Dakota blue sky.
July 30, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Great capture, Louise.
July 30, 2009 at 4:44 pm
What a beautiful blue sky in the background. A beautiful picture.
July 30, 2009 at 4:57 pm
My first association was that of a scarecrow, but I understand this is something holy or sacred.
Whatever it is, it suits the beautiful blue sky.
July 30, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Nice way to capture the sky with the pole as the subject. Have a nice weekend, Louise.
July 30, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Looks like a “Kapu” Stick of the Hawaiians. Crossed, they indicate a no-go zone for commoners.
Aloha, Louise. Always see you at good blogs so I thought I’d say “Aloha.”
July 30, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I agree: interesting item. Really a nice and unusual picture, Louise.
Happy Sky Watch!
July 30, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Very interesting. Nice capture of the beautiful blue.
July 31, 2009 at 1:57 am
Looks like an early start to Halloween .. ish. 🙂
July 31, 2009 at 3:18 am
I love this photo – the little chap looks a bit mournful, though. As one would, I guess, if one is permanently stuck on a pole like that.
July 31, 2009 at 3:36 am
So impressive blue sky!Cool shot!
July 31, 2009 at 11:47 am
This photo made me laugh. Without meaning any disrespect to the Mandan (or my own Cherokee ancestors), my first thought was of Jeff Dunham and José Jalapeño on a Stick. It’s a great shot, Louise, and a beautiful sky!
July 31, 2009 at 2:23 pm
a very interesting capture louise.
love the beautiful sky there.
have a fab weekend.
August 1, 2009 at 8:44 am
That is cool. Kinda scary, but neat. I love the way you captured it against the blue of the sky.
August 2, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Excellent capture! I hope you have a grand time on your trip.
August 4, 2009 at 1:57 am
Fantastic and Lovely sky!!!
August 6, 2009 at 11:12 am
Gosh that’s a beautiful North Dakota sky 😉 I’ve heard my father-in-law say that more times than I can remember. He left ND a few days ago and has already spent time in Washington, Oregon and now is heading down to Arizona. I wish I was with him on that trip. Great photo and an interesting ‘spirit’ artifact.
August 11, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Interesting,enjoy learning something new from your blog:)
Thanks You.
August 12, 2009 at 11:32 am
Louise: that is a neat capture, definetly something I’ve never seen.