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Artist/Maker
Louis Naranjo
(Native American [Cochiti Pueblo], 1932 - 1997)
Datec. 1980 - 1997
MediumTerracotta with paint, wood, and feathers
DimensionsOverall: 12 15/16 × 5 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (32.9 × 14 × 16.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Juli and Gil Towell, Class of 1950, P1983
Object number2018.3.6
On view
Description"Animal dances at the pueblos are a plea for rain and for bountiful crops as well as an abundance of animals for food. Generally, buffalo, deer, antelope, and rams are portrayed together at a dance in the plaza. This likeness of a male Deer Dancer is leaning forward resting on the two wood sticks that simulate the front legs of the deer. This is the position in which the dancer moves about. He wears the headdress with horns and a sun shield over his forehead. On the back of his head is a spread of real feathers. The figure is illustrated with mesh stockings and traditional pueblo moccasins. His kilt is painted with three stacked black triangles outlined in red. His white shirt is unadorned except for the red cuffs. A simulated shell necklace is hung around his neck and a fox tail hangs from his waist on the back." (SOURCE: Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe, NM)
Collections
Additional Details
Provenance
2018: Hamilton College (Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art), by gift of Juli Towell;
2013 - 2018: Juli Towell, by purchase from Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe, NM;
? - 2013: Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, sold on behalf of or by purchase from a private collection, IN.
2013 - 2018: Juli Towell, by purchase from Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe, NM;
? - 2013: Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, sold on behalf of or by purchase from a private collection, IN.
Markings
Label: small white rectangular adhesive label with "13-10" written in black ballpoint pen.
Signature
Signed "Louis Naranjo" on the underside of the figure's left foot in black ink.
Inscribed
"Cochiti, N.M." on the underside of the figure's right foot in black ink.
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