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Sandpainting of a whirling Rainbow kachina
Sandpainting of a whirling Rainbow kachina
Object Number 995-29-10/74609
Display Title Sandpainting of a whirling Rainbow kachina
Descriptions
Object Description Sandpainting with figure which encircles four part central design. A half brown, half golden Rainbow Kachina guardian completely encircles central design, which consists of four sections separated by yellow, black, and white bands radiating from a brown circle at center. Each section contains abstract plant designs of various shades of yellow, brown, black, and white. Labeled on back, "The Whirling Rainbows.." See notes/histories- attribution for text of accompanying note.
Classification
  • Painting
Department Prints and Drawings
Date 1980-1989
Artist E. Foster
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
North America / United States / Arizona
Materials Sand, Wood Panel
Dimensions Overall: 41.6 x 41 x 1.4 cm (16 3/8 x 16 1/8 x 9/16 in.)
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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