10313: AFTER MICHAEL NARANJO (TEWA B 1944) BRONZE SCULPTURE

After Michael Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo
Similar to Naranjo's work titled Last Dance (Late 20th Century.)
Sculptor Michael Naranjo spent his childhood assisting his mother Rose Naranjo, the well-known Santa Clara potter. Despite being completely blinded and losing much use of his right hand in the Viet Nam war, Naranjo has fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a sculptor.

This work is signed in the casting along the base and numbered 3 from an edition reported as being a total of 10 though this work appears to be 3/12. The base differs from confirmed examples, the edition number differs, the origin and period and artist's involvement with this piece is not known.
Measures approximately 14 x 34 inches.
Very good condition, the complete sheet, not laid down, no stain, damage or repair.
$1,000 - $1,500