Tòotsa - Hummingbird
Gerald Dawavendewa (Hopi & Cherokee)
Tòotsa gathers nectar among blossoms. With the colors of the rainbow and its relationship between flowers and rain, Hummingbird wears a blessed prayer feather upon him. Below the clouds are desert mesas with petroglyphs of a rain cloud and migration spiral representing the travels he takes across the southwest. Among the flowering plants, Tòotsa cares for tobacco plant blossoms used in rituals to summon rain clouds to benefit all life. Runners aspire to be like hummingbirds known for their swiftness and endurance.
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.