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Corn Maiden #27, from Tewa Tales of Suspense Series
Artist
Garcia, Jason / Okuu Pin
(born 1973)
Datecirca 2009
Mediumpolychrome ceramic
Dimensions9 1/4 × 6 3/4 in. (23.5 × 17.1 cm)
ClassificationsNATIVE AMERICAN
Credit LineClara S. Peck Fund
Object number2014.7.1
DescriptionClay tile or plaque in gravestone-like design; with "cartoon" of Pueblo woman, standing in center, dressed as Corn Maiden; reading comic book "Tewa Tales of Suspense" (see #2014.7.2); wears elaborate headdress with three finials and feathers hanging from sides; black hair; red circles on cheeks; wears white shawl with red trim, black dress, beaded necklace, red belt, and green/black bracelets on both wrists; adobe structure with TV antennae at left background; Native American sky symbol above antennaeCollections
- Post WWII and Contemporary Art
- Native American Art
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Southwest Lodge Gallery