Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0929 | |
Category | Visual Arts | |
Object Name | Drawing | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
County | Apache or Navajo | |
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | James (Jimmy) Mitchell (Che Chilly Nez) (deceased) | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1950s | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | India ink on paper | |
Description | Pen and ink drawing on white paper entitled "Thunderbird and Fox", depicting stylized bird painted with geometric designs and fox, apparently discussing fate of dead rabbit that lies between them; Overhead is stylized rain cloud with bolt of lightning extending downward; Signature "Che-chilly Nez" and initials "J. M." are printed in black ink in lower right corner; Artist's name "James Mitchell" and title of painting are written in upper left corner on reverse in blue ink. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 34.7, Length = 27.7 |