Western Apache Fiddle, circa 1900-1925 26484 Pink Flower Caligraphy

Pink Flower Caligraphy

plate 225 from portfolio 7 of Curtis' magnum opus work

Taos-Questa Road

original circa 1980s painting by Denver artist Edward Marecak

The lower two thirds of the composition feature yellow and pale pink strips

Western Apache Fiddle, circa 1900-1925 26484 Pink Flower CaligraphyCustom Display Stand is included. This piece was created by the renowned Apache artist, Amos Gustina (1858 1945) commonly called an "Apache Fiddle," this tsii'edo'a'tl (Apache for "wood that sings") are generally made from the dried stalk of an agave plant and is also called ki'zh ki'zh di'hi (buzz sound), which describes the musical sound created. This instrument was commonly used to play ceremonial songs, social dance songs and love songs.