Spirit Dancers

by Jonny Binkard of Ponca, Nebraska

These amazing dancers use their entire bodies to express themselves! I love the broad curved shapes and the symbolic painted faces.

The dancers are suspended in animation by two small sticks. The backs are equally colorful accented by the solid hats on top.
	In this near-profile photo, we can see that most of the movement is lateral rather than 3D. The 3D movement in the wrists and necks is very expressive and purposeful.
Observe the very simple-looking decorations. Just enough beads on the vest and isolated spots of color on the faces.