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Date1988

Dimensions17 1/2 × 5 × 4 1/4 in. (44.5 × 12.7 × 10.8 cm)

ClassificationsNATIVE AMERICAN

Credit LineGift of Shari and Stephen Ashman

Object number2012.12.14

DescriptionCarved, multicolored Native American dancing figure, wearing light blue mask with tableau on top with black, brown and tan geometric and feather designs. three-stepped tableau with two feathers at top; urns at center and bottom step on both sides with flames coming out of them; brown crown between tableau and mask with three green feathers, sticking out from front of crown; great wreaths of feathers under mask in neck area; upper torso and arms painted black and yellow with rope sash; holds two green feathers in proper left hand and brown rattle in proper right hand; blue bands on upper part of both arms; wears multicolored tunic at waists; fur pelt and feathers hanging out of back of tunic; feathers also hanging down front; black leggings and brown moccasins; black tassels hanging down underneath tunic by legs; on oval-shaped, natural color base

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