Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1116 | |
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 |