Untitled

From Mattatuck Museum

J. Luna (created by)
Benjamin Ortiz (previously owned by)
Mattatuck Historical Society (owned by)

September 4 1997 (Date manufactured/created)

ink

cotton

21 in H X 21.125 in W
14.125 in H X 15.125 in W Measurement Notes: image = handkerchief edge to edge H & W

Square black and white image on white handkerchief. Image depicts fantasy-like scene with muscular shirtless man center with large necklace, large headdress / hat and partial facemask; his right arm extended upward and holding sword-like object in hand. Two women upper right (head and torso only) with flowing hair and stylized costuming and clown smoking cigar. Woman lower left (head only) facing left with flowing hair. Eagle upper left facing downward to center and wing extending to lower left and lower left center.

Gift of Benjamin Ortiz and Victor Torchia Jr., 2023.

Accession/ID Number 2024.9.18