Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Butterfly Dancer

 


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.

3 comments:

Travel said...

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.

RedPat said...

I love it too, Sharon.

Diaday said...

Butterfly Girl is beautiful.