Presented in this lot is an Original Signed Santa Clara Pueblo Helen Hardin Limited Edition Lithograph, "Proposed Sketch for Mural Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico", 1978, #240/550. Signed Tsa-sah-wee-eh Helen Hardin. Helen Hardin (1943- 1984) (Tewa name: Tsa-sah-wee-eh, which means "Little Standing Spruce") was a Native American artist from Santa Clara Pueblo in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The pueblo is a member of the Eight Northern Pueblos, people who are from the ethnic group of the Tewa, their homelands on or near the Rio Grande river (Rio Bravo) in New Mexico north of Santa Fe. Creating art was a means of spiritual expression that developed from her Roman Catholic upbringing and Native American heritage. She created contemporary works of art with geometric and abstract patterns based upon Native American symbols and motifs, like corn, katsinas, and chiefs. In 1976, she was featured in the PBS American Indian artists series. Up to 26 layers of paint - including ink washes, acrylics, airbrush and varnish - were applied to create her works; Hardin painted tiny dots called stipples; spattered paint with a toothbrush, like Anasazi pottery; and applied transparent washes. The lithograph displays vibrant colours. The lithograph is in very fine condition. The painted double-matted wood frame exhibits slight scuffing on edges. Visible art measures 17"W x 21"L, and the frame is 23"W x 27"L x 1"D. The weight is 3 lbs 6oz.*