Eagle Dance Gouache Print

Artist Theodore Suina (Cochiti | Keres)

Nameprint

Date1946

Mediumpaper, paints

Dimensions9 × 11 1/2 in. (22.8 × 29.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Art and Susan Peinado

CultureCochiti | Keres

InscribedKu-pe-ru '46, printed in lower right corner

Object numberA2016-1-10

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionTwo figures performing a dance, on paper; male Eagle dancer wears a fluffy white feather head covering and arm covering with long serrated fringe; white kilt trimmed with blue, red, and yellow and black ruffle, a yellow sun element, "x"s, and has a feather bustle; red, green, and black woven belt; white bead necklace, bracelets, and trim on legs; body painted dark gray; face painted yellow with red feathered crescent; female dancer has long black hair, with five eagle feathers inserted; she is wearing a white blouse, white kilt trimmed in black, green, red, and yellow, and long white woven belt with yarn fringe; white tall moccasins with red and black designs; green bracelets on each wrist; her face, wrists, and arms have white painted elements.

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