COLLECTIONS AND ACQUISITIONS
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Harry Fonseca (Nisenan Maidu/Hawaiian/ Portuguese, 1946 – 2006) Coyote Woman, 1979 Serigraph, edition 5/150 Gift of Harry S. Nungesser in loving memory of his partner Harry Fonseca
he Eiteljorg Museum added to its already impressive collections of Native American and Western art through acquisitions of art, including gifts from donors. The largest collections acquired in 2018 were gifted by Michael and Juanita Eagle and Mel and Joan Perelman.
Museum purchase with funds provided by Harry S. Nungesser in loving memory of his partner Harry Fonseca Harry Fonseca (Nisenan Maidu/Hawaiian/Portuguese, 1946–2006) From Mimbres: Fertility, date unknown From Mimbres: Turtle, date unknown Santa Fe Suite: 8.12.95 #9M, 1995 Santa Fe Suite: 8.13.95 #14, 1995
Gift of Michael Brown Dong Kingman (American, born in China, 1911–2000) Colorado, 1943 Fuji Nakamizo (American, born in Japan, 1889–1950) Running Horse, date unknown
Dakota Holster, ca. 1890 Leggings, ca. 1880 Huron Wall Pockets, date unknown
Gift of Steve and Jane Marmon Susan Folwell (Santa Clara, born 1970) The Twins, canteen, 2017
Gift of Harry S. Nungesser in loving memory of his partner Harry Fonseca Harry Fonseca (Nisenan Maidu/Hawaiian/Portuguese, 1946–2006) Star Dancer, date unknown Coyote Woman, 1979
Gift of the Robert U. Sandroni and Lora A. Sandroni Family Trust Lakota Child’s Vest, ca. 1890 Vest, ca. 1890 Child’s Dress, ca. 1890 Coat, ca. 1890 Bag, date unknown Cradle, ca. 1870 Bag, ca. 1890 Northern Plains Cuffs, ca. 1910 Ojibwe Collar and Belt, ca. 1900 Knife Sheath, ca. 1880 Leggings, ca. 1880 Holster and Belt, ca. 1885-1900 Blackfoot Child’s Jacket, ca. 1900 Agnes Elk (Lakota, Standing Rock Reservation) Bag Panels, ca. 1890-1900 Potawatomi Bandolier Bag, ca. 1880
2018 Indian Market & Festival Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award Dana T. Warrington (Menominee/Prairie Band of Potawatomi) Menominee Medicine, 2018 Summer Peters (Saginaw Ojibwe of Michigan) Yahbay, 2018
Museum purchase through the generosity of Harrison Eiteljorg Jishiro Miyauchi (American, born in Japan, 1888–1984), Heart Mountain, Wyoming, 1945 Museum purchase with funds provided by the Brian and Kim Buchanan Foundation, a fund of the Legacy Fund José Rafael Aragón (Colonial Spanish American santero, ca. 1796–1862) San Jose Retablo, ca. 1830 1840 Museum purchase with funds provided by the Eiteljorg Museum’s Western Art Society Mian Situ (American, born in China, born 1953) The Golden Mountain Arriving San Francisco, 1865, 2003
Gift of Bob and Pat Anker David Albert Boxley (Tsimshian, born 1952) Eagle, date unknown Richard Zane Smith (Wyandot, born 1955) To God’s Glory, date unknown Jody Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo, born 1969) Large Fish Pot, date unknown Jane Osti (Cherokee) Jar, date unknown Marvin Oliver (Quinault/Isleta Pueblo, born 1946) Dichroic Glass Sun, date unknown Felix Vigil (Jicarilla Apache/Jemez Pueblo) Mother Earth Dancing with the Rain Spirits, 2007
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