{"product_id":"gerda-christoffersen-signed-tewa-silk-screen-print-native-american-child-papoose-1","title":"Gerda Christoffersen Signed Tewa Silk Screen Print Native American Child Papoose","description":"This is a stunning vintage silk screen print by the internationally acclaimed artist Gerda Christoffersen. It features her iconic \"Papoose Style,\" known for the soulful, expressive eyes of Indigenous children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eprint: 6.75\" x 6.75\" \u003cbr\u003ewith matting: 9.75\" W x 10.25\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Quality: This piece was produced by the legendary Tewa Enterprises in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Included is the original informational brochure which details Christoffersen's history and the specialized silk-screening process used to replicate her original pastel works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"sandy\" or \"fuzzy\" texture is the hallmark of a high-quality Tewa Enterprises, and is a specific technique used to mimic the artist's original medium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSignature: Hand-signed \"Christoffersen\" in the lower corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Denmark, Christoffersen spent most of her life in Canada and the American Southwest. She is internationally famous for her \"Papoose Style\"—soulful portraits of Native American children characterized by their large, expressive eyes and soft, pastel-like textures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: The colors are remarkably crisp and the paper\/velour texture is well-preserved. Minor age-wear to the matting.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem Specifics:\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Gerda Christoffersen (1917–2012)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Tewa Enterprises, Santa Fe, NM\u003cbr\u003eType: Silk Screen \/ Serigraph\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Papoose Style \/ Mid-Century Modern\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: Signed, Original Tewa Brochure\/Label Included\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Indigenous Child Portrait","brand":"Tewa Enterprises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47733372059837,"sku":"Ch","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/6692\/9341\/files\/3ab23ac1-9d32-4217-ac93-535363cab423_545d3d1c-3121-423b-ab8b-eb3cb86feccd.jpg?v=1785179670","url":"https:\/\/1wayvintageshop.com\/products\/gerda-christoffersen-signed-tewa-silk-screen-print-native-american-child-papoose-1","provider":"1WayVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}