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Navajo Snake Dance I

c. 1933

Mahonri Mackintosh Young

Associated Names

Mahonri Mackintosh Young

Artist, American, 1877 - 1957

This is a drawing of two mythical creatures interacting with snakes. The drawing shows two figures that appear to be mythical in nature, one crouched down reaching towards a snake on the ground and the other holding a snake above its head. The line work is detailed, showing texture and shading, and there is no detailed background. The composition conveys movement and tension between the creatures and the snakes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 251 x 202 mm
Sheet: 284 x 230 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.5163

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In scripted pencil: bottom left, #82 Navajo Snake Dance I; lower right, Mahonri

Wikidata ID

Q76441228

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