Finalist
Aaron Huey
Freelance for National Geographic Magazine
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"BROKEN PROMISES: THE PINE RIDGE INDIAN RESERVATION"
Stanley Good Voice Elk, a Heyoka or sacred clown, burns sage to ritually purify his surroundings. In Oglala spirituality, Heyokas are recipients of sacred visions who employ clownish speech and behavior to provoke spiritual awareness and "keep balance," says Good Voice Elk. Through his mask, he channels the power of an inherited spirit, which transforms him into Spider Respects Nothing.
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