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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to MS 7244 Beatien Yazz drawing of a buffalo, circa 1947-1958
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7244
- Creators:
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Yazz, Beatien
- Dates:
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circa 1947 - 1958
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Folders
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of an etching of a buffalo by Beatien Yazz and an excerpt from a biography of Yazz (Hannum, A. (1958). Paint the Wind. Viking.) that describes the work.
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 As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today.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
Beatien Yazz (1928-), also known as Jimmy Toddy and Little No Shirt, is a Navajo artist. He is known for his paintings of animals and people and for his children's book illustrations.
Administration
Custodial History
Donated to the National Anthropological Archives by Marjorie G. Arnold, December 13, 1976.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Use
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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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Preferred Citation
MS 7244 Beatien Yazz drawing of a buffalo, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 7244
Variant Title
Variant Title
Buffalo
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Works of art | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Etchings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Diné (Navajo) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Buffalo | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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