This is a painting by artist Ed Jojola from 1973, a time when he was painting a variety of subjects.  Now, he primarily paints village scenes at Isleta Pueblo during various seasons of the year.

 Here he illustrates the importance to Pueblo peoples of the bounties provided by nature and their appreciation for such as demonstrated by decorating pottery with natural scenes of animals or other natural objects.

The painting is framed in a carved dark wood frame with a gold toned fabric mat.

Condition: The painting appears to be in original excellent condition.

Provenance: The painting was purchased in 1973 by a client of the artist and then was willed back to the artist following the death of the client.  The purpose was for the artist to sell it again for his benefit. The paintings shown below as Related Items are of the same vintage and provenance.