Koshari or Koosa Clown Painting by Pablita Velarde of Santa Clara Pueblo [SOLD]

Balcomb’s Indian Arts of Gallup, New Mexico, was granted complete permission by Pablita Velarde in 1964 to reproduce any watercolor, pastel, or oil painting that they purchased from her. Three images were subsequently reproduced in silkscreen form.

This single Koshari or Koosa image was one of the three paintings reproduced by the Balcombs. It was issued in 1964. There is no documentation indicating how many copies were issued.

A second print was made of a Koyemsi (Mudhead) Katsina and we are posting it along with this one.  It is our Item Number C4055ZD (click here to view now).  Both silkscreen prints are in matching frames and make a complementary pair.

Condition: this Koshari or Koosa Clown Painting by Pablita Velarde of Santa Clara Pueblo appears to be in original condition but has not been examined out of the frame.

Provenance: from a family in Santa Fe

Recommended Reading: Pablita Velarde—Painter of Pueblo Life by Dorothy Dunn

Photo of Pablita Velarde (1918-2006) Tse Tsan - Golden Dawn. Image Source: the photo copies (of original polaroids of Pablita Velarde appear courtesy of the person who actually took the photograph.

Relative Links: Pablita Velarde (1918-2006) Tse Tsan - Golden Dawn, Santa Clara Pueblo, Dorothy Dunn, Tonita Peña, Navajo, Clara Lee Tanner, Helen Hardin, Native American Painting, Katsina