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| Catalog Number | CAS 2015-0004-0001 | |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Lithograph | |
| Culture | Sandia Pueblo/Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | City: Santa Fe | |
| Maker's Name | Robert Montoya (aka Soe-Khuwa-Pin) (b. 1947) | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1979 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Paper; Ink | |
| Description | Lithograph titled “A Gift of Life†showing a woman holding a pot in her right hand and reaching out her left hand toward a deer; A corn stalk topped with a katsina face and a leafy plant frame the two figures; Feathers adorn the heads of the katsina, woman and deer; Edition # 24/50, printed in 1979 by Joy Purmal Baker; Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on lower right, titled lower center; Copyright blind stamp on lower right reverse. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 46.4, Length = 30.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2015-0004-0002 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Lithograph | |
| Culture | Sandia Pueblo/Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | City: Santa Fe | |
| Maker's Name | Robert Montoya (aka Soe-Khuwa-Pin) (b. 1947) | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1979 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Paper; Ink | |
| Description | Lithograph titled “The World of the Hunter†showing a hunter kneeling down in respect for a dead deer at his feet; A large decorated bowl sits on the ground next to the deer and two katsina faces float above; Feathers adorn the heads of the katsinem, hunter and deer; Edition # 24/50, printed in 1979 by Joy Purmal Baker; Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on lower right, titled lower center; Copyright blind stamp on lower right reverse. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 46.4, Length = 30.5 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0924 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Justino Herrera (Stimone) (b. 1920) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940-1950 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Opaque paint on paper | |
| Description | Painting on white paper entitled "Red Buffaloes" depicting red buffalo dancer shown in left profile and dressed in white kilt and red buffalo headdress; Forelegs and forearms are colored turquoise and remainder of body is painted deep red; Figure stand atop short steps holding tree branch in left hand and gourd rattle in right hand, facing pueblo woman dressed in moccasins, yellow dress, and white woven manta; Large basket filled with bread, corn and other gifts sets at woman's feet; Inscription "Happy Greeting to Mr. & Mrs. Young (sic) Elkus" is printed in turquoise-colored ink along bottom edge; Signature "From painting by Justino Herrera" is printed in black ink in lower right corner. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 22.8, Length = 18.2 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0986 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Ben Quintana (Ha A Tee) (1923-1944) | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1933 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Opaque watercolor on paper | |
| Description | Painting on white paper entitled "Cutting Broom Grass" depicting pueblo man shown in left profile and kneeling while cutting bunches of grass with a sickle; Situated along a flat horizon line are a prickly pear cactus, several bunches of grass, a stylized vine with pink flower, a very stylized tree with wing-like foliage and a gray squirrel at top, and a yucca plant; Stylized cloud with falling rain is represented overhead by 3 overlapping crescent lines; Signature "Ben Quintana" is printed in blue paint in lower right corner; "Cutting Broom Grass, Ben Quintana, Cochiti Pueblo, ($) 1.50, Age 10" is handwritten in pencil on reverse; "The Studio, U.S. Indian School, Santa Fe, New Mexico" is imprinted on reverse. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 25.5, Length = 16.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1031 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Theodore Suina (Ku-Pe-Ru) (b. 1918) | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Opaque watercolor (poss. casein) on paper | |
| Description | Painting on mulberry paper (?) entitled "The Road-Runner" depicting highly stylized image of roadrunner painted in elaborate geometric patterns in colors of blue, gray, white, and several shades of brown; Bird is shown in right profile running up low hill with 3 yucca plants along the horizon line; Signature "Ku Pe Ru '60" is painted in gray paint in lower right corner; "Roadrunner, by Theodore Suina, Cochiti, N. Mex" is printed in pencil in lower left corner on reverse; Reverse side of support paper is painted (possibly by manufacturer rather than by artist) with all over pattern of gold cross-like motif. This painting was selected by Ruth Elkus in 1963 as her annual holiday card, printed by the Grabhorn Press in San Francisco. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 37.0, Length = 28.1 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1045 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Ben Quintana (Ha A Tee) (1923-1944) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1938 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Opaque watercolor on paper | |
| Description | Painting on white poster board entitled "Cochiti Dancer" depicting single pueblo man dressed in moccasins, white pants with red and blue polka dots,turtle shell leg rattle, red shirt, and woven sash belt, shown in left profile and in dancing pose with right leg drawn up; Man carries spruce bough in left hand and gourd rattle in right hand; Signature "Ben" is printed in brown paint in lower right corner; "Cochiti Dancer, Ben Quintana Cochiti Pueblo, [$]2.00" is printed in blue pencil on reverse; "The Studio, U.S. Indian School, Santa Fe, New Mexico" is imprinted twice on reverse. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 25.4, Length = 35.6 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-1123 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Joe H. Herrera (See-Ru) (1923-2001) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1955 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Casein on paper | |
| Description | Painting on blue construction paper entitled "Butterfly" depicting single outlined image of stylized butterfly in colors of white, blue, tan, gray, and pink, on a background finely stippled in white and red; "’Butterfly’ by Joe H. Herrera Cochiti Pueblo N. Mex" and original purchase price of $20.00 are written in pencil on reverse. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 32.4, Length = 50.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-1110 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Joe H. Herrera (See-Ru) (1923-2001) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1955 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Casein on paper | |
| Description | Painting on tan construction paper entitled "The Famous Hunchback Flute Dancer" depicting the mythological Southwestern Indian figure of Kokopelli, shown in left profile walking along and playing a flute; A cloud symbol is overhead and several very stylized plants sprout from the back of a rainbow deity figure which forms the ground line; Images are painted in an abstract form in colors of blue, pink, white, gray, gold and turquoise on a plain background that has been spattered to appear like sand; Written in pencil on reverse is the following: “The Famous Hunchback Flute Dancer, by Joe Herrera, To our dear friends, the Elkus' from Joe + Julia.†| |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 25.9, Length = 34.7 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1114 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Joe H. Herrera (See-Ru) (1923-2001) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950-1955 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Casein on paper | |
| Description | Painting on light gray watercolor paper entitled "Dancers" depicting row of 7 human-like figures with the arms interlocked, dressed in white and gray outfits; Figures' faces are turquoise-colored and each has a rust-brown feather (?) on the back of its head; Seated Kokopelli flute player is shown below and various geometric and pictographic designs fill the remaining space; Support paper is finely splattered with multicolors of paint to give appearance of gray sand; The following is handwritten in pencil on reverse, "Dancers (Katchinas + Flute Player) (Petroglyph found in Galisteo Basin) Joe Herrera $20-". This painting was selected by Ruth and Charles deYoung Elkus in 1955 as their annual holiday card, printed by the Grabhorn Press in San Francisco. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 32.6, Length = 25.4 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-1147 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Joe H. Herrera (See-Ru) (1923-2001) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1952-1956 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Casein on paper | |
| Description | Painting on white watercolor paper entitled "Petroglyph Allto" (?), depicting petroglyph of masked human face sprouting deer horns, kiva steps, a bird, shield, and other geometric patterns in colors of light gray, several shades of blue, brick red, and dark gray, all on blue-gray background superimposed on gray-brown background made to look like sand; The following is handwritten in pencil on reverse: "Petroglyph ‘Allto’ Joe H. Herrera Cochiti, Commanche (sic) Gap, Galisteo Basin, South of Santa Fe." | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 43.1, Length = 56.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-1206 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Theodore Suina (Ku-Pe-Ru) (b. 1918) | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1958 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Opaque watercolor on brown illustration board | |
| Description | Painting on brown mat board entitled "Koshare in Prayer of Thanks" depicting Koshare clown standing at left and shown in left profile with his arms held out in front; His body is painted in alternating gray and brown stripes and he wears blue breechclout and cape; 4 cornstalks are shown in right foreground against outline of pueblo in background; Rainbow arch ending in deity's body curves upward from pueblo to left edge and 3 stylized clouds fill the sky; Signature "Ku-Pe-Ru '58" is printed in brown paint in lower right corner; "Theodore Suina, Cochiti Pueblo, Pena Blanca, N. Mex. Koshare in Prayer of Thanks, $40.00" is handwritten in pencil on reverse. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 51.1, Length = 72.1 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1211 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Joe H. Herrera (See-Ru) (1923-2001) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1952-1956 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Casein on paper | |
| Description | Painting on light gray watercolor paper entitled "Four Petroglyph Figures" depicting row of 4 human -like figures from various locations in Galisteo Basin, New Mexico; Each figure is shown in dancing pose and is dressed in kilt, and headdress and other articles of clothing or body paint adornment; Two central figures hold arrows in their mouths; Figures are painted in colors of brick red, white, gold, and several shades of blue; Horned sun or moon and star motifs appear overhead; Background is finely spattered to give appearance of gray sand; The following is handwritten in pencil on reverse: “1st fig[ure] from Commanche Gap, 2nd & 3rd [figures from] San Cristobal, 4th[figure from] Boca, Galisteo Basin, N. Mex."; Also written on back in different handwriting: “Joe Herrera No. 9 Four Petroglyph Figures, Price $150.00†| |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 65.8, Length = 50.8 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-1231 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Cochiti Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Joe H. Herrera (See-Ru) (1923-2001) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1952-1956 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Casein on blue paper | |
| Description | Painting on blue watercolor paper entitled "Ducks" depicting 3 vertical columns of black ducks flying in formation, as depicted in petroglyph; Cattail plant grows near bottom of painting and stylized clouds, rainbow, and sun motif are shown in background, all in colors of black, brick red, turquoise, white, and gold; Support paper is finely spattered to give appearance of gray-blue sand; The following is handwritten in pencil on reverse, "’Ducks’ (Petroglyph of ducks found in Galisteo Basin near Santa Fe, New Mex.) Joe Herrera Cochiti Pueblo $40." This painting was selected by Ruth and Charles deYoung Elkus in 1961 as their annual holiday card, printed by the Grabhorn Press in San Francisco. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 35.5, Length = 50.9 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1033 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo Pueblo) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Sandoval | |
| Other Geographic Data | Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo Pueblo) | |
| Maker's Name | Jose J. Garcia (b. 1914) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1937 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Opaque watercolor on paper | |
| Description | Painting on brown paper entitled "Two Birds" depicting pair of parrots, each painted in brightly colored pueblo-style, geometric patterns and standing on rainbow arches, flanking central stylized pine tree; Signature "Jose J. Garcia" is printed in black paint just below base of tree; "Jose J. Garcia, Santo Domingo Pueblo" is handwritten in pencil on reverse; "The Studio, U.S. Indian School, Santa Fe, New Mexico" is stamped on reverse. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 32.3, Length = 30.2 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1038 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | Rio Grande Pueblo (?) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | unknown | |
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Linland Chu Kaichi (?) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1950 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Tempera on paper | |
| Description | Untitled painting on white paper depicting row of 3 corn stalks in field with mounds of beans planted between them; 3 ducks walk in foreground among 2 watermelons (?) and other low plants; Overhead are 7 stylized birds in flight, 3 rain cloud motifs, and large sun image; Signature "Chu Kaichi, Linland" is printed in pencil on reverse. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 29.3, Length = 36.9 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1216 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | San Ildefonso Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | San Ildefonso Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Gilbert Atencio (Wah Peen) (1930-1995) | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1957 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Opaque watercolor on paper | |
| Description | Untitled painting on white watercolor paper depicting buffalo dance scene including 3 drummers playing pueblo-style barrel drums, 2 male buffalo dancers wearing white kilts and buffalo headdresses, 2 female dancers wearing white embroidered one-shoulder dresses and carrying turkey feather fans, and 1 male dancer wearing beaded buckskin leggings and kilt with plumed serpent image and carrying bow and arrows; Sun motif is overhead and brown rainbow arches over all figures, ending in geometric design at sides; Signature "Gilbert Atencio '57" is printed in black ink in lower right corner. Gilbert Atencio was the son of Isabel Montoya Atencio, the brother of Helen Gutierrez, and the nephew of sisters Desideria Montoya Sanchez and Maria Martinez, all of whose work is also represented in the CAS collection. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 77.2, Length = 58.2 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0370-1024 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | San Ildefonso Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | San Ildefonso Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Awa Tsireh (Alfonso Roybal) (1898-1955) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1935 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Colored ink and watercolor on paper | |
| Description | Untitled painting on heavy white paper depicting single standing pueblo woman in lavender dress and red shoulder blanket with green stripe and long fringe that is folded under around her feet; Woman is shown in 3/4 left profile, holding in front of her an unidentifiable katsina doll that has a blue face and brown "wings" and wears woven and embroidered shawl; Figure is shown against plain white background, with no attempt at perspective; Signature "Awa Tsireh" is printed in black ink in lower right corner. Awa Tsireh was the cousin of Margaret Lou Gutierrez, whose work is represented in the CAS pottery collection. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 18.9, Length = 28.4 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1025 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | San Ildefonso Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | San Ildefonso Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Awa Tsireh (Alfonso Roybal) (1898-1955) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1935 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Colored ink and watercolor on poster board | |
| Description | Untitled painting on heavy white poster board depicting single standing pueblo woman in black one shoulder dress, pink blouse, and purple shoulder blanket with yellow stripe and long fringe that is folded under around her feet; Woman is shown in 3/4 right profile, holding in front of her an unidentifiable katsina doll that has a blue face and brown "wings" and wears woven and embroidered shawl; Figure is shown against plain white background, with no attempt at perspective; Signature "Awa Tsireh" is printed in black ink in lower right corner. Awa Tsireh was the cousin of Margaret Lou Gutierrez, whose work is represented in the CAS pottery collection. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 17.5, Length = 26.9 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1026 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | San Ildefonso Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | San Ildefonso Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Awa Tsireh (Alfonso Roybal) (1898-1955) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1935-1940 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Tempera on paper | |
| Description | Untitled painting on white paper depicting pueblo Indian man dressed in moccasins, pink pants, purple shirt and brown vest sitting on black horse and holding deer fawn; Standing in front of horse is bald man in bare feet, wearing green pants, brown shirt and black vest and bottle feeding another deer fawn; Both men are shown in 3-4 right profile against plain white background with little attempt at perspective; Signature "Awa Tsireh" is printed in black ink in lower right corner. Awa Tsireh was the cousin of Margaret Lou Gutierrez, whose work is represented in the CAS pottery collection. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 36.4, Length = 28.7 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1028 |  |
| Category | Visual Arts | |
| Object Name | Painting | |
| Culture | San Ildefonso Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
| County | Santa Fe | |
| Other Geographic Data | San Ildefonso Pueblo | |
| Maker's Name | Awa Tsireh (Alfonso Roybal) (1898-1955) | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1935 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Ink and watercolor on paper | |
| Description | Untitled painting on white paper depicting Koshare clown running and being chased by a turkey; Both figures are shown in left profile; Koshare's body is completely painted white with horizontal black stripes and he wears brown breechclout, garters, wristlets, and neckerchief and head mask that includes 2 projecting horns painted with white and black stripes; Both figures are shown against plain white background with no attempt at perspective; Geometric pattern and yucca plant are painted in each lower corner; Signature "Awa Tsireh" is printed in black ink in lower right corner. This painting was selected by Ruth and Charles deYoung Elkus in 1962 as their annual holiday card, printed by the Grabhorn Press in San Francisco. Awa Tsireh was the cousin of Margaret Lou Gutierrez, whose work is represented in the CAS pottery collection. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 35.0, Length = 22.9 | |
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