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Young Navajo Girl with her Colt and Dog Painting by Harrison Begay - 25926

Category: Paintings | Posted by Adobe Gallery Team Member | Fri, Dec 30th 2016, 1:52pm

Harrison Begay Painting - 25926Harrison Begay is probably the most famous of the Navajo artists. He had a long and distinguished career. He started painting while attending the Santa Fe Indian School and began to paint full time after returning from service in World War II. 

 

This painting depicts a young Navajo girl tending her colt while accompanied by her faithful dog companion. A guardian rainbow Yei provides protection for the trio.

 

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