Chuk Morris 1974 Relief Headdress/Shield Ancient Mexican Motif, 11.5”

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Textured, gritty, and wonderfully tactile—this signed Chuk Morris relief from 1974 pairs a Mesoamerican headdress/shield motif with a rugged black … Read more Textured, gritty, and wonderfully tactile—this signed Chuk Morris relief from 1974 pairs a Mesoamerican headdress/shield motif with a rugged black ground. The center tile-like panel has an intentionally cracked, earthen look that feels freshly excavated. Hand-titled, dated, and signed on the back with the artist’s Metairie, Louisiana card label; sawtooth hanger attached. Ready to hang.

Title on back: “Headdress/Shield – Ancient Mexican Militia (500 B.C.–1200 A.D.) – Highlands of Mexico”

Medium: mixed media / textured acrylic on solid board
Signed: front (incised) and back (pen), dated 6/9/74
Size: 11.5" x 11.5" x 0.75"
Weight: 3 lb 5 oz (unpacked)
Condition: excellent vintage with minor surface/edge wear consistent with age; presents beautifully.

A strong, one-of-a-kind piece for brutalist, mid-century, or folk/outsider art walls. See less