Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) - Snake Dancers Entering the Plaza - Hopi (M92084-0115-002) 2023-11-17 who had purchased it directly

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the trickster-child guardian of the crossroads

It is a slit wooden drum

Guild stamp on verso

This item is in good condition

Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) - Snake Dancers Entering the Plaza - Hopi (M92084-0115-002) 2023-11-17 who had purchased it directlyFramed 20. 75" by 24. 875" Portfolio 422. Published in "The North American Indian (1907 1930) v. 12, The Hopi" Artist Comments: At the right stand the Antelopes, in front of the booth containing the snake jars. The Snakes enter the plaza, encircle it four times with military tread, and then after a series of songs remarkable for their irresistible movement, they proceed to dance with the reptiles.