The dagger-shaped medal's obverse bears portrait of Martha Graham, facing left on a round overlay. Signed at bottom of hilt, LEONDA FINKE
The reverse bears nude female figure with dagger raised above her head, in dance pose, one leg raised high along the edge of the medal.
Martha Graham (1894-1991) was a world-famous American dancer and choreographer. Her modern reinterpretation of the tale of Agamemnon and Clytemenestra premiered in 1958 and gained rave reviews. It was so successful that it even had a limited run on Broadway.
The medal measures 97mm x 102mm and was cast in bronze in a limited edition.