Western Apache Fiddle, circa 1900-1925 26484 plate 225 from portfolio 7

plate 225 from portfolio 7 of Curtis' magnum opus work

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

The composition depicts a nude figure

original pastel painting by Denver artist Elsie Haddon Haynes

Oil on paper

Western Apache Fiddle, circa 1900-1925 26484 plate 225 from portfolio 7Custom 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.