National Anthropological Archives

Guide to Awa Tsireh painting of the Corn Dance, before 1931

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS362107
Creators:
Awa Tsireh, 1898-1955
Dates:
before 1931
Languages:
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Physical Description:
1 Painting
watercolor
23.75 x 17 inches
Repository:
Container:
362107

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one (1) watercolor painting by Awa Tsireh depicting the Corn Dance. The subject (i.e., Corn Dance) was identified April 1, 1978 by Santana Martinez, sister of the artist.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Biographical Note

Biographical Note
Awa Tsireh (1898–1955), also known as Alfonso Roybal and Cattail Bird, was a San Ildefonso Pueblo artist known for his paintings and metalwork.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
The painting was donated to the United States National Museum as part of the bequest of Victor Justice Evans in 1931 (accession 113605). It was transferred from the object collections of the Department of Anthropology to the National Anthropological Archives on April 17, 1978, at the request of William C. Sturtevant.

Digital Content


Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Use
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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Preferred Citation
Awa Tsireh painting of the Corn Dance (MS 362107), National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Related Materials
The National Anthropological Archives holds an additional painting by Awa Tsireh in the Acee Blue Eagle papers.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum holds over 50 paintings by Awa Tsireh.

More Information

Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 362107
NAA INV 08820000
USNM Accession 113605


Keywords

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