Parrot Maiden
Gerald Dawavendewa (Hopi & Cherokee)
A maiden with a feather plume headdress with corn ears and corn seed designs upon her body reaches outward to parrots gathered around corn plants. Rain clouds approach from the horizon as a dragonfly and rain bird announce the coming rain.
The Pueblo people have traded these colorful parrots with mesoamerican people since 750 C.E., representing a long history of contact among native people in the Americas.
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.