Gayetenito & Squaw Malia Navajo Photo Rare 11\" x 14\" Wittick Replica Old West

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Gayetenito & Squaw Malia Navajo Photo Rare 11\" x 14\" Wittick Replica Old West :
$39.95

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The noted Southwest photographer Ben Wittick’s portrait ofthe Navajo couple, Gayetenito and his Squaw Malia is a rare replica of theNative American Sub-Chief (to Manuelito) and his wife that was originally takenbetween the years of 1880-1890. Born in Pennsylvania in 1845, Wittick headedWest in 1878 and began his photographic history of the Southwest and its NativeAmerican people.

This 14\" x 25\" total framed size print with its 11\" x 14\" viewing area originates from the Old West Collector’s Series and showcases theNavajo Sub-Chief and wife Malia. He holds a Long Gun, and is dressed inleggings, with his ammunition and concho belt. Both have blankets and arewearing beads, and Malia is holding a pottery vessel. The photographer’s name Wittick is printed on the bottom right hand side.

The Frame is Hand-crafted from nature, this piece embodies the American Indian tribes\' reverence and respect for their surroundings, and their strive to use all viable parts of the animals and vegetation that surrounds them. An amazing conversation and display piece and a great educational tool for children.

The reverse side of the print has an Old West Collector’sSeries paper label with a description of the historical background of thephotograph and the Navajo couple. Ready to hang, in like new condition, and would be a finedisplay piece, as well as a marvelous collectible.

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Gayetenito & Squaw Malia Navajo Photo Rare 11\" x 14\" Wittick Replica Old West :
$39.95