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Emile GALLOIS (1882-1965)
French Gouache Study of Hopi Kachina Mask and Taos Pueblo Textile

$664.53
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Title: French Gouache Study of Hopi Kachina Mask and Taos Pueblo Textile by Emile GALLOIS (1882-1965, French) Signed: Yes Medium: Original gouache painting on thick unframed paper, Size: 13.75 inches (height) x 10.75 inches (depth) Conditon: Very good Provenance: From a private French collection Description: This rare gouache study by Emile Gallois (1882-1965) presents two striking elements of Native American cultural heritage—a Hopi Kachina mask from Arizona and a vibrantly woven textile from Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. With meticulous precision, Gallois captures the sacred symbolism of Hopi ceremonial art and the bold geometric patterns of traditional Pueblo weaving, highlighting the artistic mastery of Indigenous Southwestern cultures. Key features: Cultural & Artistic Representation: A dual study showcasing Hopi Kachina spiritual traditions and Puebloan textile craftsmanship, both integral to Native American identity. Hopi Kachina Mask: The top portion of the painting features a stylized Hopi Kachina mask, adorned with horn-like protrusions, striking black eyes, and red-and-white face paint, symbolizing supernatural beings in Hopi ceremonies. Taos Pueblo Textile: The lower portion of the artwork displays a detailed woven blanket or serape, featuring bold red, yellow, blue, and black stripes, characteristic of Taos Pueblo weaving techniques. Vibrant Color & Precision: Gallois' clean lines, saturated hues, and careful detailing bring both cultural artifacts to life with an illustrative quality. Collector’s Appeal: An ideal piece for collectors of ethnographic studies, Native American art, Southwestern culture, and Indigenous textiles. Gallois, a renowned French Impressionist and illustrator, exhibited widely at the Salon des Indépendants in Paris and was known for his ethnographic studies of cultural traditions worldwide. This rare piece offers a glimpse into the spiritual and artistic expressions of the Hopi and Puebloan peoples, making it an exceptional and historically significant work.
  • Creator:
    Emile GALLOIS (1882-1965) (1882 - 1965, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509315973612

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