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Rare Acoma Polychromed Geometric Painting! Sky City Abstract Art Tapestry

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"SKY CITY" ACOMA ABSTRACT ART POLYCHROMED TAPESTRY! CIRCA 1900-1930 Framed Behind Glass Extremely Rare! DIMENSIONS: Approximately 40" By 20" Framed In the dry and lonely desert of New Mexico, perched on the ridge of a sandstone mesa looking down over vast valleys is the oldest city in North America and home to the Acoma Pueblo, it is known as “Sky City” and is home to some of the finest indigenous art in the world. Known primarily for their pottery, using the rich clays available in the region their black & white geometric style art has been around for almost 2000 years! This is a extremely rare Acoma polychromed tapestry and features the same traditional Acoma geometric patterns and coloring as their fabled pottery. The work was framed in the 1970s, mounted and put behind glass to preserve it. However, the art inside is much older and is believed to date between 1900-1930. This period saw Acoma matriarchs Marie Zieu Chin & Lucy Lewis start a major revival and of ancient Acoma and Mimbres techniques and styles. This sensational piece will be the showpiece of your collection and it displays wonderfully in almost any setting! It can be placed horizontally or vertically and look just as marvelous! This art is a Decorator's dream come true and provides warm colors with crisp and stark detailed patterns! This Acoma Pueblo "Sky City" masterpiece is from the oldest surviving culture in the Americas! Fine vintage condition. Expected age wear. Displays beautifully! Perfect for your NY "Sky City" Penthouse, Sante Fe Estate or Palm Desert retreat!
  • Creator:
    Acoma (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Canvas,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1925
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Peoria, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9080238044152
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