Partida (Leaving)

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  • Partida (Leaving)
  • Tianguis
  • flat
  • beadwork, dyeing, embroidery, sewing, weaving
  • fabric, canvas, feathers, found-objects, salvaged, thread, upholstery
  • 2023
  • 16 × 18 inches
  • With a woven basket on her head and another at her feet—symbols of labor, tradition, and sustenance. Her long braids flow down, embodying a deep cultural resonance. In many Native American traditions, braids signify a sacred bond with the spiritual world and the Earth. They express identity, community, and resilience, while also serving practical and ceremonial roles within daily life and ancestral customs.
  • available, contact for price and purchasing
  • Orquidia Violeta
  • Photo 1: Aaron Kuehn