Ted Pavatea Rare 1970s Woodcut Print Listed Native American Hopi-Tewa Artist

  

Outstanding, rare Native American 1970s woodcut print, titled "Enchanter". By noted Hopi-Tewa artist Ted Pavatea b. The following biography is from Hoel's Indian Shop in Sedona, Arizona.

Ted had an interest in art since the age of 6 years. As an 8th grader in Junior High, he had a one man show at the Art Barn in Flagstaff, AZ in 1967 with his paintings and drawings.

As a student at the Institute of American Indian Arts, he received a graphic arts award. He later did a project with Grand Canyon National Park Services, as well a illustrate a manual on campground services. Ted also illustrated a children's book for Educational use titled Navajo Nation 1990. Pavatea primarily works as a carver today.

This early, rare print (possibly done while a student at the Institute of American Indian Arts) is signed lower right, titled "Enchanter" lower left, and is numbered 4/7 lower center. An impression of this print is in the collection of the National Museum of the American Indian.

It measures 15.75" x 13.5" (image size).