Carving of a Dancer
Artist
Richard Dewakuku
(North American Indian, Hopi, 1954 - 2009)
Dateca. 1990
MediumWood, pigment, glass beads, feathers (chicken), felt, wool cloth
DimensionsOverall: 14 3/4 × 6 × 7 1/2 inches (37.47 × 15.24 × 19.05 cm)
Credit LineGift of Gaylord Torrence
Object number2013.56
SignedArtist’s name, Richard Dewakuku, is written on the bottom of the base
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DescriptionWood carving of a female American Indian dancer in full dance regalia. The carving is painted wood with feathers, beadwork, yarn, felt and fur.CopyrightThis work is copyrighted. Contact the copyright holder for permission to reproduce.
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