The Hopi’s mostly inhabited one of the three mesas in Arizona. When a young Hopi maiden was ready for marriage, she traditionally wore her hair in Squash blossoms as a way to signify her eligibility. Squash Blossoms are traditionally worn by young Hopi maidens to signify their eligibility for marriage.

My good friend and CAA Brother, Oreland Joe, Sr, has some of the most beautiful children I’ve seen and they often model for other artists. I have never named a piece after my model, but it was hard to resist with a name like Summer Blossom Joe.