Name/Title
Deer DancersEntry/Object ID
2019.3.1Description
Pen and ink on paper depiction of four stylized deer dancers, each wearing an antler headdress, necklace, loincloth, a belt of pendants, and an anklet on their right ankle. They are each holding a stick in each hand representing the deer's front legs.Type of Drawing
Ink - ColoredArtwork Details
Medium
Pen and InkSubject
Maidu deer dancersMade/Created
Date made
1975Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
State/Province
CaliforniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central CaliforniaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
lower right cornerTranscription
HFLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DrawingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsAccessories
Accessory
Frame, Mat, GlassNotes
The piece is in a wood frame, stained dark black; mounted with black matting, and is covered with glass.Location
Location
Cabinet
3GWall
East WallRoom
West GalleryBuilding
Museum MainDate
February 14, 2024Location
Cabinet
2GWall
North WallRoom
West GalleryBuilding
Museum MainCategory
ExhibitDate
November 13, 2020Location
Cabinet
6FRoom
Side Storage RoomBuilding
Museum MainCategory
StorageDate
July 13, 2019Condition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
ExcellentDate Examined
Nov 23, 2017Examined By
Marjorie KilpatrickNotes
The drawing was likely framed shortly after it was made- the paper has no wrinkles or folds and the color appears to be unfaded. The frame and glass are also in perfect condition.Valuations
Valuation Type
EstimateValue
$2,000.00Estimator
Davis & Davis, Inc.Date
May 9, 2020Created By
Daniel RaelCreate Date
October 3, 2018Updated By
Nathan KerrUpdate Date
May 9, 2024
