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M219 - Lummi Traditional Dancer - Artist: LaNeAyo Census Number 365597 - This ceramic wall hanging depicts the image (the face paint, breast plate, etc) of the individual that the artist is describing, this one is the Lummi Traditional Dancer. The Lummi people traditionally lived near the sea and in mountain areas. The Lummi Reservation is seven miles northwest of Bellingham, Washington, in the western portion of Whatcom County. The Lummi Nation reservation that covers approximately 12,000 acres still remains in Indian control. The ceramic face of the dancer is painted black on one side and black and white checkers on the other side. The eyes seem very realistic and appear to be watching your every move. It is decorated in designs important to the Lummi culture. Deer fur lays over the head of the mask with horsehair braids draped down both sides. A raccoon tail, four white fox fur legs (including paws) and one strip of brown fox fur hangs from the sides of his headdress. There are two feather clusters wrapped in beads coming from the right side of his head. His shoulders of his leather coat are covered with fox fur. On his chest is a bone breast plate decorated with turquoise which measures 16” long and 6” wide. This beautiful piece of art measures 64" long, 23” wide and 7” deep. This beautiful piece is a one of a kind creation and would add value to any Native American collection or simply be cherished on the wall of your home.
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