Medicine Man #4

Posted By on April 4, 2011

Pictured is a Navajo Medicine man, Framington, New Mexico, 1950. He would traveling to the different spots we played with Siebrand Bros Circus & Carnival. These medicine men before the show opened would walk around the midway and toss corn p0llen on each ride, Blessing it for safety. The  Our ride superintendent Okie Locken made them safe with a mechanical Blessing. Photo taken by my Dad.

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My name is Ivan M. Henry and I am the 4th generation of a circus/show business dynasty. I hope you enjoy the blog.

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