Ne-I-So-Meh—Yuma by Edward Warren Sawyer

Ne-I-So-Meh—Yuma 1904

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silver, tempera, metal, sculpture

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Edward Warren Sawyer's 1904 silver medal, "Ne-I-So-Meh—Yuma," depicts a profile portrait of an indigenous Yuma man. The work is a striking example of the American sculptor's interest in Native American portraiture and is a testament to the beauty and dignity of indigenous cultures. The medal is a beautiful representation of the human face and can be found in the permanent collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.

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