Taawaventiwa
Matted artwork print
Gerald Dawavendewa (Hopi & Cherokee)
As it travels across the cosmos, a circle of light surrounds Taawa, the sun, offering light. Above Taawa, a planet crosses, and Tuuwaqatsi (Earth, the Fourth World) travels with Muuyaw the Moon below. When the Hopi view a circle or rainbow of light surrounding Taawa, this is called tawaventiwa.
Acid-free photo paper is used to print the artwork, and smudge-, fade-, and water-resistant inks ensure a lasting print. The 11x14 inch (27.9x35.5 cm) matted print includes a bevel-cut matte, backing board, description, artist biography, and cultural details. An envelope safeguards the print, and matted print will fit a standard frame; image of framed print is included to show possibilities, frame is not included.