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THBTonita Pena Watercolor & Ink, 1920s
Lot 330
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Tonita Vigil Pena (Native American, 1893-1949) whose Indian name was "Quah Ah" - watercolor and ink on paper - hand signed in black ink on the lower left corner - ca. 1920s to 1930s. A very special work by San Ildefonso Pueblo artist Tonita Pena, created in ink and watercolor and/or gouache. The subject is an indigenous dancer dressed in an elaborate horned headdress and costume with indigenous motifs adorning the skirt, depicted in profile and holding bow and arrows. Tonita was a child prodigy who became an outstanding easel artist best known for painting scenes of Pueblo life - usually daily village activities or ceremonial dances as we see here. Size of sheet: 13" L x 10" W (33 cm x 25.4 cm)
Tonita Pena (Quah Ah) was a talented artist from the San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico. By the age of seven, she was recognized as a child prodigy while attending the Santa Fe Indian School. By the time she was in her late teens/early twenties, she had become a professional easel artist as well as an instructor at the Santa Fe Indian School and the Albuquerque Indian School. Recognized for her contributions to contemporary Native American art, she was bestowed the title of "Grand Old Lady of Pueblo Art".
Interestingly, New Mexico archeologist and Museum Director Edgar Hewitt and painter Kenneth Chapman championed Tonita Pena's work, provided her with materials, and purchased her paintings. Tonita Pena broke through boundaries as a female narrative painter (men had traditionally created narrative works) and created several wall paintings in New Mexico. In addition, she was featured in the 1931 Exposition of Indian Tribal Arts organized by American artist John Sloan in New York City, and also demonstrated at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. Upon her death, her husband, burned all of her remaining paintings and personal effects in compliance with a Pueblo custom.
Provenance: private John and Mary Williams collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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#165612Areas of matte burn as shown. Piece is laid on larger piece of illustration board. Loss to lower left corner of illustration board that does not impact the artwork. Abrasions/losses to edges of laid down sheet as shown. Some toning to paper. Painted figure and signature are vivid.Condition
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