Clara Lee Tanner stated, “One of the most dynamic, imaginative and gifted of Southwest Indian artists was Quincy Tahoma. He also revealed in his works the extreme rhythm and decorative feelings that are essentially Indian. Tahoma lived the life of an average Navajo boy, herding sheep and riding horseback.”

Realistic paintings of animals reflect much of his early life. No matter how violent his portrayals became in later years, Tahoma still painted animals with affection and great beauty.

Tahoma was an outstanding artist. He exhibited all over the United States in the better art galleries and museums. He won many prizes for his paintings. It is unfortunate that he passed away in 1956 at such an early age. He was destined to become one of the best of the Navajo artists.

This piece is signed in the lower right Tahoma ‘45. It also features his cartouche of a running deer. The piece was framed when sent to us, so if there is any writing on the back of the image, we have not seen it. It is professionally archival matted and framed in a beautiful rich brown hand carved wood frame.