| Description |
3-dimensional carved figure in standing position with articulated arms, representing Thlemhoktowna (Hilili Snake Dancer); Upper torso, upper arms, and knees are red; Shoulders are yellow; Forearms and hands are blue; Legs (except for knees) are white; Figure is bare-chested and wears only pink floral print cloth kilt with blue leather belt, carved and painted red moccasins, and red yarn wristlets and garters; White case mask has red tab ears, blue tubular mouth, and floral motif on each cheek; Flat tableta with V-shaped terraced center is painted on front with cornstalk flanked by yellow sun (?) and blue moon (?) and 2 tadpoles; Back of tableta is painted with two red flowers on yellow background; White feathers attached to top of tableta, top of mask, and around neck area. |
