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Amelia E. White

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Awa Tsireh, Two Kossa, c. 1925, pen and brush and black ink with watercolor over graphite on card, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Amelia E. White), 2015.19.381

Two Kossa

Awa Tsireh · c. 1925 · pen and brush and black ink with watercolor over graphite on card ·  Accession ID  2015.19.381

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Dance

James M. Louis · early 20th century · gouache over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.389

The image shows curved lines and arcs forming abstract canopies, accompanied by zigzag and wavy lines. Two stylized figures resembling horses with black and white patterns are depicted mid-gallop. Shapes resembling steps, platforms, and stylized botanical elements are also present. The composition balances between geometric abstraction and representational forms, connecting abstract shapes with recognizable outlines of animals and nature.
Richard Martinez, Running Deer, 1920-1930, transparent and opaque watercolor over graphite on wove paper mounted to board, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Amelia E. White), 2015.19.394

Running Deer

Richard Martinez · 1920-1930 · transparent and opaque watercolor over graphite on wove paper mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.394

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Long-Haired Kachinas

Patricio Toya · 1930s · watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.383

The image shows four people. Three individuals are shown nearly in full body, leaning forward on one knee towards three grey, rounded rectangular containers filled with yellow material. They wear distinct clothing and accessories. The fourth person is seated cross-legged, holding a small yellow cob with green leaves, next to a shallow brown open container filled with a yellow material. The background is a plain, unadorned light beige surface.
Andrew Tsinajinnie, Navajo Women Grinding Corn, c. 1935, gouache over graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Amelia E. White), 2015.19.393

Navajo Women Grinding Corn

Andrew Tsinajinnie · c. 1935 · gouache over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.393

The image shows three figures engaged in weaving activities. The first person, on the left, is weaving on a loom. They wear a green top and reddish-brown pants. In the middle, a second person is seated, holding a tool. The third person on the right wears an orange top and black pants, sitting near a spinning object.
Andrew Tsinajinnie, Navajo Weavers, c. 1935, transparent and opaque watercolor over graphite on yellow wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Amelia E. White), 2015.19.386

Navajo Weavers

Andrew Tsinajinnie · c. 1935 · transparent and opaque watercolor over graphite on yellow wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.386

Fred Kabotie, Hopi Women Carrying Water Vessels, c. 1920, transparent and opaque watercolor with brush and black ink over graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Amelia E. White), 2015.19.390

Hopi Women Carrying Water Vessels

Fred Kabotie · c. 1920 · transparent and opaque watercolor with brush and black ink over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.390

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Niman Kachina Dance

Fred Kabotie · c. 1925-1930 · gouache over graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  2014.136.183

This is a painting of a hunting scene featuring riders on horseback chasing antelope. The image depicts Native American horsemen dressed in traditional attire with vibrant colors, riding different colored horses - white, brown, and black - in mid-gallop as they pursue a group of antelope. The antelopes are elegantly painted, appearing to leap and run away from the horses. The background is unadorned, drawing focus to the subjects in motion. This is in the style of Awa Tsireh.
Velino Shije Herrera, Deer Hunters, c. 1930, gouache over graphite on paperboard, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Amelia E. White), 2015.19.391

Deer Hunters

Velino Shije Herrera · c. 1930 · gouache over graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  2015.19.391

The image depicts a person seated on the ground, with long hair styled traditionally. They wear an orange top, a red skirt, and turquoise bead accessories. The background is plain beige. The person is holding an object and there are various items on the ground next to them.
Andrew Tsinajinnie, Navajo Woman Spinning Wool, c. 1935, transparent and opaque watercolor over graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Amelia E. White), 2015.19.388

Navajo Woman Spinning Wool

Andrew Tsinajinnie · c. 1935 · transparent and opaque watercolor over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.388