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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1116   CAS 0370-1116; Painting
Category Visual Arts
Object Name Painting
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa; Village: Shungopovi
Maker's Name David Keevama (b. 1924)
Date of Manufacture 1940
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Opaque watercolor on mat board
Description Painting entitled "Shalako Dancers" depicting a Zuni Shalako impersonator at right, dressed in Shalako mask; Shalako Anuthlona, the Shalako alternate is shown in the center, dressed in blue shirt, white kilt, and white cap, pointing to a second Shalako mask sitting at the left; Figures are shown against plain white background and without any foundation or support; Painting is signed in pencil on reverse with artist's name, age, address and title.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.0, Length = 33.1