Amado Pena Yaqui Woven Rug Tapestry Southwestern Native American Signed Art

Description

This is a large blanket tapestry by renowned and listed artist Amado Pena
Amado is a member of the Yaqui Nation and lives in his ancestral lands of Arizona and New Mexico
Features 2 figures - one on horseback
Amazing detail and color palate with organic shapes and a very lively and energetic flow
Extra large size: 7.1' x 5.1' or 86" wide x 62" tall
Signed in marker by the artist on the bottom right corner
The back is well sewn with a tag from Oriental Weavers on the back
There is an open pocket sown into the back of the top to hang a curtain or dowel rod through
The history of this blanket
My family is the second owner of this blanket. Originally it was bought by an art collector from Amado Pena's gallery in Santa Fe New Mexico about 10 - 15 years ago. Many years later when the owner traveled back to New Mexico they brought the blanket back to the gallery and Mr. Pena, happy to see his old work, signed it in marker. Even though Amado has produced many fine art works and reproductions, we were unable to find another example of this style of woven art anywhere on ebay or other auction or gallery sites. This is a rare item.
About the Artist
Amado Maurilio Peña, Jr. was born in Laredo, Texas in 1943.  He studied art and education at Texas A & I (now Texas A & M Kingsville), where he received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees.
He was a teacher in his hometown of Laredo as well as in Crystal City and Austin, Texas.  He continues to teach as part of the Studio Art League program at Alexander High School in Laredo and is also an adjunct professor in the College of Education at the University of Texas.  He has been a presenter at many national education conferences.
Of course, Amado's first love is art, and he has been a successful professional artist for more than 30 years.
Amado is a Mestizo of Mexican and Yaqui ancestry.  His art celebrates the strength of a people who meet the harsh realities of life in an uncompromising land, and his work is a tribute to the Native Americans who survive by living in harmony with an adversarial, untamed environment.
His artwork is inspired by places such as Canyon de Chelly, Spider Rock, Monument Valley, Enchanted Mesa, Acoma, and Black Mesa.  These sites are part of an enduring landscape that speaks of the ancient heritage of a region that is now known as Arizona and New Mexico.
Amado's artwork is defined by its bold color and form and dynamic composition.
Through his art, he communicates his vision of a land, its people and their art.
Amado Peña is recognized as an Artisan of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona.  This is a particularly high honor and one that he cherishes.  He is dedicated to furthering the public's knowledge and interest in the Tribe, its art, its history, and its culture.