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Corn pollen pouch

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    Corn pollen pouch

    In Navajo tradition, corn pollen is collected by dusting it off the corn tassel for use in prayers and healing. In Dr. Alvord’s description of the ninth and final evening of the Night Chant healing ceremony, a young patient sprinkles corn pollen on groups of dancers.

    Lori Arviso Alvord, M.D.

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    A white, drawstring pouch with fringe hanging from the bottom

    Corn pollen pouch

    In Navajo tradition, corn pollen is collected by dusting it off the corn tassel for use in prayers and healing. In Dr. Alvord’s description of the ninth and final evening of the Night Chant healing ceremony, a young patient sprinkles corn pollen on groups of dancers.

    Lori Arviso Alvord, M.D.