ARTIST: Gene Kloss
PUBLISHER: Published by the Society of American Etchers (now known as SAGA, or the Society of American Graphic Artists).
MEDIUM: Drypoint,
DATE: 1953.
EDITION SIZE: Edition 200. Image size 8 3/16 x 11 15/16" (20.8 x 30.2 cm).
DESCRIPTION: "'Indian Friendship Dance' is an eloquent statement of something which Gene Kloss has both observed and participated in. It is an Indian dance that is thought of as entertainment, rather than ceremony, but it is essentially an idea expressed in action, and an idea that has universal meaning. The young men who dance wear costumes of exquisite workmanship, intricately wrought with beads and feathers and subtle combinations of colors. The dancers are trained from childhood but develop their own steps and exhibit distinctive strength and grace. Singers and a tom-tom accompany the dance and since it usually takes place at night, a campfire is the source of light. The conclusion occurs when all the onlookers, old and young and from many places, join hands with the dancers in a slow revolving movement, while those who can, sing the difficult but meaningful Indian song that flows with the rhythmical dance step and speaks of fellowship, brotherhood, friendship." - An excerpt from a descriptive statement, written by Lynd Ward, and distributed with the drypoint at the time of publication. <br><br>
ADDITIONAL INFO: Signed in pencil.
CONDITION: Very good condition.
REFERENCE: "Gene Kloss Etchings." by Phillips Kloss #450.
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