I was at the Heard Museum on Saturday for another one of their members 'Artful Mornings' lectures. As usual I enjoyed the presentation very much.
Of course I couldn't leave the museum without a stop in the gift shop. That's where I saw this small painting by PJ Payestewa. It's called "Poli Mana Poli" which I believe translates to Butterfly Girl. I'm not sure why this image grabbed me but, I love this piece.
Payestewa is of Hopi heritage and that tribe performs a ritual dance to celebrate the late summer harvest of corn. Back in 2017, I photographed some Butterfly Dancers who were performing at the Desert Botanical Garden. You can see them here.
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Such rich cultural and artistic traditions in that corner of the country. If we had the money and the space, the wonders we could collect.
I love it too, Sharon.
Butterfly Girl is beautiful.
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