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Mort Graham - A Native Heritage Print Series

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:125.00 - 300.00 USD
Mort Graham - A Native Heritage Print Series
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For auction in this lot is a print series by Mort Graham, titled "A Native Heritage", and printed by Zenith Graphics of Alberta, Canada. The series includes the portraits of ten prominent Native American Indian figures, in the likes of a paper bound booklet, and ten individual loose prints. The figures included in the project consists of Crowfoot Head Chief of the Southern Blackfoot, Old Sun Head Chief of the Northern Blackfoot, Red Crow Head Chief of the Southern Bloods, Bull Head Head Chief of the Sarcee, Eagle Tail Head Chief of the North Piegans, Poundmaker a Cree Chief, Medicine Calf War Chief of the Southern Bloods, Big Bear Chief of the Cree, Big Plume a Chief in the Sacree Tribe, and Pakan Wood Cree Chief. Each portrait is based off of a photograph of the chiefs, and is accompanied by a short biography. The series was used as a guest list for the 25th anniversary of Helena, Montana "Frontier Town" creators and owners, John and Sue Quigley. Frontier Town was the first of its kind, it is stated on a historical website "Constructed primarily of native logs and stone, Frontier Town was built almost singlehandedly by one determined and talented man -- John R. Quigley (1915-1979). With the help of his wife Sue Quigley, his children Jack, Peter and Kitty Ann, John operated and continually upgraded Frontier Town for over three decades.". Overall, the series shows good condition. The outer portfolio shows some separation to the spine, but all of the artwork shows well preserved condition. The portfolio measures 19" x 15".