San Felipe Buffalo Dancers

Artist Gene Kloss (1903-1996)

Date1962

Place MadeTaos

MediumEtching and drypoint

Dimensions13 1/2 x 12 in. (34.3 x 30.5 cm)
sheet: 18 x 14 5/8 in. (45.7 x 37.1 cm)

Classificationsprint

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2010.0039.0000

DescriptionA focused male Indian dance in light buckskins wearing a single feather directly in the front of his headband moves forward in the center of the composition. He is surrounded by a maiden in the lower right, who is holding a sprig of lilacs and wearing traditional dress and jewelry. Two Buffalo Dancers are placed in the upper right and lower left. Older deer dancers are visible in the upper left. The lead dancer is framed by the bows carried by the buffalo dancers creating a strong, stylized design.

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