Beautiful pair of original Navajo (Dine) style paintings, signed Tsinaji'ini C, referring to the artist's Navajo clan heritage (Tsinajiini/Black Steak-Wood People). These are classic examples of Southwestern Native American gouache illustrations from the late 1970's-1990's, a period when small-format ceremonial
Each artwork features a stylized Navajo child in traditional clothing, including:
-Woven blanket
-Turquoise jewelry
-Sash belt/conco belt
-Moccasins
-Life-symbolic Corn at the feet
Paint is done in opaque gouache on a dark background, characteristic of mid-century and late-century Navajo flat style painting
Both pieces are framed, ready to hang
Details
-Artist: Signed "Tsinaji'inc C" (Navajo clan signature plus initial)