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Description:
Vintage Advertising Legend of the Mural, Yaqui Indian Story Teller Dish or Plate from the First National Bank of Phoenix, Arizona from the mural of well known artist Jay Datus. This is a very interesting piece, it is a smoked glass dish with a full color picture of "The Yaqui Legend Story Teller", would estimate it to be from the 1960's or 1970's.
The back has the full details of the mural, "Legend of the Mural...The Yaqui Indian Story Teller, in his white serape and typical Mexican clothes, is standing in the center. The old Navajo woman sitting with a blanket about her shoulders, and her little grandchild, are listening to his tales. The young Navajo man seated to the left is also listening to the story teller. A little lamb, as might be expected to be found with the Navajos, is also shown. Raising sheep is one of their principle occupations. The woman on the extreme left is of the Pueblos and carries a melon beneath her arm. She wears a turquoise and silver squash blossom necklace. The the Indian, Jewelry is wealth, and they like to wear all they can. At the far right an Apache Brave is seen standing with a rifle in his hands. His confidence is in his weapon. Ceramic interpretation of one of the magnificent Jay Datus murals, in the main office of The First National Bank of Arizona, Phoenix."
This piece is 7 3/4" by 6 3/4", it is in excellent condition, no chips and no wear to the paint, a terrific addition to your collection!
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: TS882 |
| Condition:
Excellent |
Year:
1960's to 1970's
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| Maker:
Jay Datus |
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| Title:
Legend Mural Yaqui Indians First National Bank Phoenix AZ |
Style:
Advertising Dish |
| Type:
First National Bank Arizona Dish |
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