Bean Maiden
Gerald Dawavendewa (Hopi & Cherokee)
Bean Maiden holds a bowl with germination symbols filled with bean sprouts as two bean plants stand beside her. Rain clouds gather behind her. Squash, Corn, and beans are known as the Three Sisters. Planted together, they support and benefit from each other. Corn gives Bean a place to climb upward, and Bean offers nutrients to the soil. Squash covers the ground around them, protecting and preventing insects with prickly hair-covered vines.
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.