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Sweat Lodge

Artist Johnny Bear Contreras (Kumeyaay | Mission Indian, born 1963)

Nameprint

Date2007

MediumEtching on light brown paper

DimensionsPlatemark: 8 3/4 × 11 3/4 in. (22.2 × 29.8 cm) Sheet: 12 7/8 × 15 in. (32.7 × 38.1 cm)

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the David W. May Endowment

CultureKumeyaay | San Pasqual Band of Mission Indian

Portfolio"Rez Series"

Object numberA2017-1-1

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionA man seated inside the faint dome of a sweat lodge pours water onto the circle of heated stones in front of him. From the steam, a spirit rises, peering down on the man below.

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