Hoop Dancer

Artist Gene Kloss (1903-1996)

Date1981

Place MadeTaos

MediumEtching and drypoint

Dimensions5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
sheet: 10 1/8 × 8 1/2 in. (25.7 × 21.6 cm)

Classificationsprint

Credit LineGift of Joy and Frank Purcell

Object number2010.0053.0000

DescriptionLeaning forward with one hoop on his right leg and numerous hoops in his right hand, the male dancer strikes a dramatic figure in this etching and drypoint. The dancer is wearing a large feather headdress, a loincloth and leather ankle bracelets with bells attached.

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