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'86 ''AFTER MARIA'' SAN ILDEFONSO - AMADO PENA PRINT

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
'86 ''AFTER MARIA'' SAN ILDEFONSO - AMADO PENA PRINT
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From the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a RARE 1986 ''AFTER MARIA'' SAN ILDEFONSO BY AMADO PENAFrom the Nick and Suzanne Nicholas Collection we have a 1986 hand signed Amado Maurilio Pena, Jr. framed and matted print, measures 21.5''W x 22''H, Amado Maurilio Peña, Jr. was born in Laredo, Texas in 1943. He studied art and education at Texas A & I (now Texas A & M Kingsville), where he received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. Amado is a Mestizo of Mexican and Yaqui ancestry. His art celebrates the strength of a people who meet the harsh realities of life in an uncompromising land, and his work is a tribute to the Native Americans who survive by living in harmony with an adversarial, untamed environment. His artwork is inspired by places such as Canyon de Chelly, Spider Rock, Monument Valley, Enchanted Mesa, Acoma, and Black Mesa. These sites are part of an enduring landscape that speaks of the ancient heritage of a region that is now known as Arizona and New Mexico. Amado's artwork is defined by its bold color and form and dynamic composition. Through his art, he communicates his vision of a land, its people and their art. Amado Peña is recognized as an Artisan of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona. This is a particularly high honor and one that he cherishes. He is dedicated to furthering the public's knowledge and interest in the Tribe, its art, its history, and its culture. A