Martinez, Miguel (Wich-[cheerg?]-ka-ri). "Ah-van-yohs." #197, 1923
Scope and Contents
On verso: "The copy of a painting from the kiva wall. These two water snakes called "Ah-van-yohs" bring the rains. They lash up clouds out of the bodies of water with their tails and make rain fall from those clouds with their lightning tongues. The center design is all symbolic of the world and fertility."
Dates
- 1923
Creator
- From the Collection: DeHuff, Elizabeth Willis, 1886-1983
Physical Description
Watercolor on paperboard
Physical Description
12 x 20 inches
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
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