Framed Old Watercolor of Native American Chief complete deck as noted on the underside

as noted on the underside of the base

22 7/8" x 14 1/2" x 7/8"

The Caplans went on to a series of collaborations with MoMA

and banded sgraphitto (incised) decoration around the shoulders

nailed to old wooden frame

Framed Old Watercolor of Native American Chief complete deck as noted on the undersideBased on the squash blossom form of his necklace (a Navajo adaptation of the crescent shaped "naja" of the Spanish, from what I understand), I belief the chief represented here is most likely Southwestern Pueblo, and I would guess the watercolor dates to the early 20th century. I love his face, and the soft, relatively subtle palette and manner of the painting, which makes it feels pretty tender to me. 11 1 4" x 9 1 4" framed. Visible image: 8 1 2" x