Paul J. Goodbear [Chief Flying Eagle]
(Cheyenne, 1913 - 1954)
19th Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Poster, 1940
color silkscreen
MADE BY W.P.A. ART PROGRAM NEW MEXICO
DESIGNED BY CHIEF FLYING EAGLE
Gallup, New Mexico, August 14, 15, 16, 17, 1940
21 x 13 1/2 in. (53.34 x 34.29 cm.), Frame: 25 1/2 x 18 x 1 in. (64.77 x 45.72 x 2.54 cm.)
Goodbear served in the U.S. Army in World War II, and had other occupations such as a dancer, singer, teacher, professional boxer, and even a department store clerk. At one time he worked for the School of American Research and the Museum of New Mexico in Santa Fe.

Private Collection, New Mexico

The poster is in overall very good condition. A few minor creases to sheet at upper left corner. Please note that this work has not been examined out of frame.

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