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"CLOUD DANCER"
Among the Hopi tribes of our
southwest, their many dances
include the Cloud Dancer.
Women wear a black dress and
headdresses made from
boards, cut with a stylized
cloud shape on the top.
I have enlarged the board
headdress to form a backdrop
for this dancer. Notice the
lightning streaks in the
black material, symbolizing
the prayers sent for life
giving storms and of course,
the needed rain.
A twill weaving structure
was used, designed by the
artist. Materials include
cotton, Navaho warp, rayon,
and Lurex. This is not an
exact copy of the cloud
dancer dress, but the
original served as an
inspiration for the design.
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"CLOUD DANCER"
60”
x 36” x 2”
Handwoven Art Depiction of
Native Costume on Canvas
Kelly James, Photographer -
Salem, Oregon
Anne Abendroth - Mixed Media Artist
Telephone
Cell (619) 990-1824
Res (858) 293-3465
11050 Hidden Glen Circle, Unit# 207
San Diego, CA 92131
abendrothart@gmail.com
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