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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1038   CAS 0370-1038; Painting
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