By the 1700's Navajo weaving was an important trade item to the Pueblos and Plains Indian people
the origin of this piece is unknown
poly chrome-on-yellow jar with avian inspired tail feather design
‰ۢ National Academy of Western Art
animal and figurative motifs
Jim Schaeffing Oil Painting, Titled, "Coming of Age, Crow Indian, Montana", #C 1732 original_oil_paint By the 1700's Navajo weavingDescription: Jim Schaeffing Oil Painting, Titled, "Coming of Age, Crow Indian, Montana", #C 1732 Dimensions: 24 x 36" Condition: Very good for its age Provenance: The Estate of James Schaeffing Background on Artist Jim Schaeffing: Jim Schaeffing received his formal art education at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and later enrolled into the Jepson Art Institute where he studied for 3 years under the tutelage of the late Nicolai Facin and Rico Lebrun.