Qatsi'nangwa - Life of Good Will
Gerald Dawavendewa (Hopi & Cherokee)
A couple journeys through life with goodwill and blessings surrounded with elements of life. A corn plant rises with a woman dressed with corn seed designs; both give life. The male stands with clothing carrying water symbols. A prayer bundle and shield representing blessing for the earth and all life stands next to the couple. Gathering around the couple are butterflies symbolized as flowers, representing moisture and the life-giving rains that come to the desert. Above are the cosmos with sun and stars, with a spiral representing the couple's journey through life.
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.