Original "Eagle Spirit" Navajo Pen & Ink Sketch by Native American artist Frank Nez 1936-PG
Original "Eagle Spirit" Navajo Pen & Ink Sketch by Native American artist Frank Nez.
This is not a reproduction, this is an original work of art! This is a true collectors item. This original sketch was created by master Navajo artist Frank Nez. This intricate and detailed composition masterfully depicts the Eagle spirit within a fascinating stylized turtle design. It is a contemporary homage to an important traditional Navajo vision. This is a fine, original work of art and will compliment any southwestern decor. This framed artwork is 16-1/2" by 13-3/4". Signed and dated by the artist F. Nez, '06.
Frankie C. Nez is a full-blooded Navajo from Arizona. He comes from an artistic family and started drawing when he was about seven. Over the years he developed and refined his craft and has become a versatile and talented Navajo Indian artist. He skillfully works in a wide variety of media such as ink, color pencil, water color, and bead work. He also carves Kachina dolls and makes tomahawks. Nez does anything that comes to his imagination. He is well-known for his intricate details and exact, symmetrical compositions featuring traditional Navajo designs. Nez's work has been seen and sold throughout the southwest, in Mexico, and beyond. His inspiration mainly comes from his observations of life on the reservation.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.
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souls of men when they realize their [relationship]
with the universe and all its Powers...is really
everywhere, it is within each of us." (Oglala Lakota)
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