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Vintage 1970\'s R.C. Gorman βZiaβ Decorative Ceramic Art Tile β A.R.T. Co., Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
A beautiful vintage decorative ceramic wall tile featuring Zia, an artwork by celebrated Navajo artist R.C. Gorman (1932β2005).
The composition depicts a seated Native American woman with dark hair gathered behind her head, her face turned upward in a peaceful, contemplative pose. Her flowing garments are rendered in Gorman\'s distinctive minimalist style, using delicate outlines and subtle blue-gray shading.
A traditional geometric-patterned pottery bowl appears in the foreground, adding a Southwestern cultural element to the composition.
The artwork is presented within a narrow black rectangular border, surrounded by a wide cream-colored ceramic surface with a glossy finish.
Item Specifics:
- Artist: R.C. Gorman- Artwork title: Zia- Manufacturer/Brand: A.R.T. Co.- Country of manufacture: United States- Place of manufacture: Albuquerque, New Mexico- Era: Late 1970\'s- Style: Southwestern, Native American art reproduction- Material: Ceramic- Finish: Glossy- Color: Cream, blue-gray, black- Subject: Seated woman with traditional pottery bowl- Type: Decorative ceramic wall tile- Display: Wall hanging, easel, or framing- Signature: Reproduced in the artwork- Original manufacturer\'s label: Present- Height: 30 cm- Width: 30 cm- Depth: 0.8 cm- Weight: 4.2 Lbs
Original Manufacturer Identification:
The reverse retains its original printed manufacturer\'s label identifying the artwork as:
- Title: Zia- Artist: R.C. Gorman- Manufacturer: A.R.T. Co.- Manufacturing location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA- Material: Decorative ceramic tile- Era: Vintage, late 20th century
The original label includes information about the artist, display options, and care instructions.
A metal hanging loop is attached to the back for wall display. The tile may also be displayed on an easel or placed in a suitable frame.
The artist\'s reproduced signature appears in the upper-left portion of the artwork. This is a manufactured reproduction of Gorman\'s artwork, not an individually hand-signed original.
A collectible example of vintage Southwestern decorative art, ideal for admirers of R.C. Gorman, Navajo artistic heritage, and American regional art.
