Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) - Snake Dancers Entering the Plaza - Hopi (M92084-0115-002) 2023-11-17 the trickster-child guardian of the

the trickster-child guardian of the crossroads

It is a slit wooden drum

and small velcro strips that have been glued to the bottoms of the feet

only to have them fade into the landscape

This item is in good condition

Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) - Snake Dancers Entering the Plaza - Hopi (M92084-0115-002) 2023-11-17 the trickster-child guardian of theFramed 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.