Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1233 | |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Sandpainting | |
| Culture | Navajo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
| County | Apache | |
| Other Geographic Data | Navajo Indian Reservation; Community: Rough Rock | |
| Maker's Name | Fred Stevens (Grey Squirrel) (1922-1983) | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Sand; Glue; Plywood | |
| Description | Sandpainting entitled "The Four Direction Frogs" depicting four frogs facing a central circle (lake); Each frog is colored a sacred color corresponding to a cardinal direction; Four sacred plants (corn, beans, squash, and tobacco) also grow out of central circle; Artist's signature, date, and lengthy explanation of painting are hand written in ink on reverse. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 41.8, Length = 40.4 | |