Amado Pena Signed Limited Ed Native American Guitar Musician Print Para Helen

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Amado Maurillo Pena (Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, 1943) framed lithographic print of long legged guitar player, titled 'Para Helen'. … Read more Amado Maurillo Pena (Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, 1943) framed lithographic print of long legged guitar player, titled 'Para Helen'. Signed, dated 1982, titled, and marked limited edition 48/65 in pencil at base. Frame measures 24 1/2" x 25 1/2", print measures 17 1/2" x 18". Excellent condition.

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.
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.

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