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Wa Swinging Hair Dance

Digital Image, Description of image from artist
13x19x4 inches (h x w x d)
2009
ultrachrome ink pop-up book, paper

The Wa people regard the wooden drum as a divine tool that has exceptional power and is the symbol of existence and prosperity. Wa women uninhibitedly swing their long black, shiny hair to the beat of the drums. Their beat is slow and fast, representing anger and sadness, anxiety and happiness.

Techniques

photocollages

Style/Period

bookworks

Subjects

dance; hair; women; Fu, Colette
Wa Swinging Hair Dance
Wa Swinging Hair Dance
Source: Digital Image
Wa Swinging Hair Dance Wa Swinging Hair Dance