Sun Father and Snake Painting
Sun Father and Snake Painting
Sun Father and Snake Painting
Sun Father and Snake Painting

Sun Father and Snake Painting


Collection

Priscilla Murr Collection


Identifier

MU3526


Artist

T. Lasiloo


Description

An acrylic painting made on canvas by Zuni artist T. Lasiloo. The painting depicts a snake with its mouth open and wearing a feathered headress. In the center of the painting is a sun face or the Sun Father, an important cultural symbol of the Zuni people and one of their three main kachinas or deities. For the Zuni, the Sun symbolized abundance, continuity, stability, positive energy, hope, happiness and peace.


Medium

paint on canvas

Inscription

signed "T. Lasiloo"

Width

10in

Height

12in

Length

1in

Where Made (Region)

Zuni, New Mexico

Where Made (Country)

United States

Related place

United States

Name of Donor

Priscilla Murr