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Deer Dancer

Today is Pascua Yaqui Tribe Recognition Day! DeGrazia had the utmost respect for the Yaqui Tribe and established very close relationships on a personal and professional level. His closest friend was Bernadino, a local celebrated Yaqui Deer Dancer, who inspired many the artist's works.

DeGrazia’s “Deer Dancer”, oil on canvas, 1967.

#regram from @tamponinateacup. She borrowed one of the panels I did for my comic adaptation of @joyharjo #deerdancer and got it tattooed. They did a lovely rendition of the linework! Thanks much! #weshoyot #tattoo #deerdancer #joyharjo #comic #ink

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The Yaqui Deer Dance is most prominent during the Easter season. The deer dancer wears a shawl wrapped as a skirt with a belt traditionally made of deer hooves. He carries a gourd in each hand and ties rattles to his ankles. A real or imitation deer head is fastened to his head. Red ribbons wind around the horns to represent flowers. This ceremony inspired DeGrazia to create several works of art including the seven-foot bronze statue of the Deer Dancer in the gallery’s courtyard. Happy Throwback Thursday!

Number 3 of 3. Original art pieces that will be part of one of our limited reward tier levels. Ready for tomorrow! We launch in the AM! #kickstarter #deerdancer #nativerealitiespress

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