Featured in this lot is this limited edition etching titled, Braiding", done by renowned Muscogee (Creek) artist Solomon McCombs (1913-1980) in the 1950s-1960s. McCombs was a Native American artist from Oklahoma who created paintings, murals, and illustrations. McCombs began his career as a muralist for the United States Treasury Section of Fine Arts in 1942, and then became an artist and designer for the United States Department of State from 1956 to 1973. His paintings and murals frequently embraced the "Flatstyle" of painting with delineated shapes and natural colors, while incorporating traditional Muscogee Creek motifs and narratives. He lived between Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Arlington, Virginia. This etching shows a mother sitting with her daughter as she braids her hair. Some flowers and plants surround them on the ground. It is signed in pencil by the artist reading, "22/25 'Braiding' Solomon McCombs". It is set in a dark colored frame and matted once with beige matting paper. The frame and artwork show good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years but no major signs of damage are noted. The visible artwork measures 8 3/8" L x 10 1/4" W, while the entire piece measures 13 1/8" L x 16 1/4" W x 3/4" D. It has a total weight of 1 pound and 14 ounces.