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John Steele O/C Goddess Of Wealth

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John Steele (1921-1998) O/C Goddess of Wealth. One of the Hopi deities, Huru-ing Wu-uti, is the Goddess of Touquoise, shell ornaments and in general, wealth. At night she is believed to be a beautiful young woman and wife of Tawa, the sun, and in the daytime she is thought of as an ugly woman. She is believed to be a gentle and kind soul who never mingles with the Hopi people. She lives in a kiva in the Pacific Ocean. Painting is signed in the lower left John Steele with a copyright mark. 20 in. High x 16

Estimate $500 - $750
Starting Bid $250
Us Auction
May 12, 2012
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Fontaines Auction Gallery

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