Featured Frank Vigil Native American Silk Screen Print

I picked this up at a thrift store, they were doing half off art this week. I paid $2.50. I thought the image was really cool. It reminded me of Deadpool a little, with the 2 swords and all. This one is definitely going up in the house somewhere. Does anyone know the background on sword use in native American rituals, it is not something that typically comes to mind for me? I thought the info on the back was really interesting, so I decided to post it. We are always have conversations about printing techniques and this print is a very clear example of silk screening. Looks like the artist was fairly accomplished. Thoughts and comments always appreciated.

 

This may be relevant:

https://www.maskmuseum.org/apache-gaan-post/

 

For $2.50 I'd have grabbed it too.

 

Yep, looks like Apache Gaan (crown) dancer.
There are some videos on Wikipedia down at the bottom of the article.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_Crown_Dance

 

Thanks for the replies, that is really interesting. All completely new to me. The costumes are works of art.

 

No may be about it, Bronwen. Spot on!