Cohanzick Lenape No-Face Doll Photos
This art is a long tradition among the Lenape. Whenever we create our likeness of any living creature, past or present, we never put a face on it. We do not believe it is our place to make any likeness of any face or creature. Only the creator has the privilege of doing so.
The "No Face Ancestor" art helps me keep this tradition alive. However, it also provides me a unique opportunity to explore my artistic ideas about translating its message into my artwork. I create something different without losing its importance to me, my people, and everyone who communicates with it. There are many ways to create no-face dolls.
I have practiced this art from the age of seven. I first learned about cornhusks, rag dolls, gourds, and leather. Today I continue to use the cornhusk, leather, and gourds to create my art.
The "No Face Ancestor" art helps me keep this tradition alive. However, it also provides me a unique opportunity to explore my artistic ideas about translating its message into my artwork. I create something different without losing its importance to me, my people, and everyone who communicates with it. There are many ways to create no-face dolls.
I have practiced this art from the age of seven. I first learned about cornhusks, rag dolls, gourds, and leather. Today I continue to use the cornhusk, leather, and gourds to create my art.
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