Dancing with Dragonflies
Gerald Dawavendewa (Hopi & Cherokee)
A Hopi maiden with feather wands and headdress symbolizing clouds and rain dances with dragonflies as rain clouds gather above the mesas. In the fall, girls take part in a ceremony named "Poliitkive" - the Butterfly dance. The girls represent the spirit of butterflies traveling from flower to flower, pollinating and giving life to the world around them. Both dragonflies and butterflies symbolize the promise of life-giving moisture, fertility, and life.
The artwork is printed with fade and water-resistant inks on a 6-inch (15.24 cm) square canvas with a wood frame. Print includes description, the artist's biography, and indigenous culture details. A sawtooth hanger and a resealable envelope with a hanging tab offer protection.