Alan Kessler Gallery

Hopi Butterfly Dance Figure

White face mask with secular eyes hachured areas or red spots on the cheeks. Butterfly and feathers on the tableta. Earrings below the tableta. Costume may be a white and embroidered, ceremonial robe and a kilt worn like a blouse. A black dress with a yellow maiden’s shawl. The feet are wearing moccasins. Fewkes, 1983. Steven, 1936. Earl Kennard, 1938.

15 1/2″ height x 4 1/4″ width

Circa 1920

Provenance available

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