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Save The Date Summer 2017 | Vol 27-2 Honoring The Artistic Legacy Of Indigenous People August 12, 2017 Board of Directors: Letter from the President / Editor’s Desk 6 President John Molloy Vice President Kim Martindale In Memoriam 8 Executive Director David Ezziddine Roger Fry Remembered Education Comm Chair Barry Walsh ATADA Foundation Update Treasurer Steve Begner 10 At Large Mark Blackburn Annual ATADA 2017 Brea Foley Portrait Competition Paul Elmore Elizabeth Evans 13 Calendar of Events August in Santa Fe & Beyond / Trade Show Preview Peter Carl Patrick Mestdagh Member Meeting 24 On Trend Mark Johnson A review of Recent Tribal Art Auctions by Mark Blackburn Editors Paul Elmore Elizabeth Evans Saturday, August 12, 2017 • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Leekya Family: Master Carvers of Zuni 30 Design + Production + David Ezziddine Pueblo Advertising Inquiries [email protected] Musuem of International Folk Art A review of the Albuquerque Museum retrospective by Robert Bauver 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 ATADA Legal Committee Report Policy Statement: 36 ATADA was established in 1988 to represent STOP II / 2017 Symposium Report professional dealers of antique tribal art, to set ethical and professional standards for the Reception and Curated Tours 50 Legal Briefs trade, and to provide education of the public Notes on Current Events in the valuable role of tribal art in the wealth to follow the meeting from of human experience. ATADA members are by Ron McCoy pledged to act as honest brokers, to guarantee 7:30 - 8:30pm the authenticity of their material, and to provide the buying public with the available information 56 No Free Appraisals on the age, source, integrity, and collection by Vanessa Elmore history of the objects that they sell. Co-hosted by the Additionally, ATADA sponsors a series of Museum of International Folk Art 58 New Books publications and seminars, offers educational A look at Charles King’s Spoken Through Clay grants (through our Foundation), and provides legal advice and insurance to members. ATADA also monitors and publicizes legislative efforts Please direct any questions about the meeting to Directory Updates and government regulations concerning trade 62 in tribal art. To attain its objectives, ATADA David Ezziddine at [email protected] ATADA will actively seek suggestions from other NEWSSummer 2017 / Vol. 27-2 organizations and individuals with similar interests. ON THE COVER The ATADA Foundation is a separate, non- Leekya, Zuni (1889-1966)Necklace, profit 501(c)(3) entity. The ATADA 1930s-1950sCoral, turquoise, jet, white shell, Foundation is dedicated to expanding abalone, cordage education on tribal art, both antique and Photographer: Craig Smith contemporary, from around the world. The Heard Museum, Phoenix Gift of Dennis and Janis Lyon 3398-1 Honoring The Artistic Legacy Of Indigenous People 4 Summer 2017 Letter from the President Dear Fellow Members of ATADA anywhere in the world appearing in Santa Fe – exceptional ethnographic pieces have and always will be brought to these As we grapple with the legislative attacks on our industry as August markets - but the concentration is American Indian. well as the loss of longtime friends and ATADA members, For those of us who love the art from the indigenous people we should not lose sight of the inherent joy we have all of North America created in the 19th century, it is a great found in collecting antique indigenous art. It’s one thing to opportunity. The 19th century, of course, was a tumultuous read about objects or view pieces in a museum but it is quite century for Native Americans, a time of upheaval and CATCH another to hold these important works in one’s own hands simultaneously, new art materials and markets. It was an and to have the opportunity to live with them. It has been era of great innovation and artistic accomplishment, and it said that owning an object is a way of knowing, a type of is this art that we celebrate in our collections. knowledge that is imparted by the physicality of the object itself. This is the essential experience of collecting. One As we look forward to this special time of year, it becomes of the great pleasures of being a dealer is visiting collectors clear that the social aspect of collecting is a key to the at home and experiencing the joy their collection inspires. continuum of the trade. The collecting community comes together in Santa Fe to catch up with old friends, make new With the summer season in Santa Fe quickly upon us, let us ones, and share in trends and developments throughout the remember that this is a high point of our year. Most of the global market. With this in mind, let’s raise a proverbial quality antique American Indian art items on the market glass to the health of the industry. will be in town. For other tribal arts, one may have to travel to Parcours in September or San Francisco in February to Yours t r uly, find this concentration in the marketplace, but Santa Fe in John Molloy August is certainly the place for American Indian material. ATADA President Not to diminish the possibility of a great object from Editor’s Desk A little more than a year has passed since we volunteered reminded of the importance of collecting. Shows which to edit the ATADA News. As personnel and priorities illuminate the work of great tribal artists, such as Leekya changed at ATADA, it felt important to continue publishing Deyuse, have a historic and philosophical impact on our a newsletter detailing developments in our industry, and it understanding of tribal cultures and their history. Exhibits like remains as crucial now. We are proud to provide an outlet this are enabled by dealers and collectors working together PARADOX ON PAPER and a resource for all of our members, and we are especially with the broader of goal of education and appreciation appreciative of those who have contributed original content, in mind. Ultimately, in viewing these masterpieces and From the Edward J. Guarino Collection personal stories, and questions. Most importantly, we thank understanding the context in which the art was created, we those who have guided us along our way. This time of year, learn something about ourselves. The experience of art unites when our community comes together for the annual Santa Fe us, and it is as a community that we must help to preserve the shows, we should all reflect on the relationships and advice legal trade in historic objects. that has shaped us. We implore all our members to reach out to our editorial staff Opening night at the Coe The newly revised STOP II Act, which is currently being and our Executive Director to voice your opinions, share proposed, clearly demonstrates ATADA’s victories, hard won your expertise, and create connections. Your guidance and with countless hours of careful attention and diligent work. wisdom are crucial to all of our continued success. August 15, 5-8 pm It also illuminates the even more challenging road ahead. In this issue, we examine how STOP II and the ideology that Sincerely, motivates it involves us all; from collectors to dealers to Paul Elmore appraisers, no one will go unscathed. Elizabeth Evans In reviewing a major exhibition at the Albuquerque Museum, The Leekya Family: Master Carvers of Zuni Pueblo, we are 1590 B Pacheco Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 ralphtcoefoundation.org / (505) 983-6372 6 Summer 2017 www.ATADA.org 7 In Memoriam Roger was also active in many facets of life in sealed with a handshake and a smile.. Cincinnati which included historic preservation Can’t you just imagine Roger on any given day and other services to the community. He took many Roger W. Fry answering the phone: expeditions on behalf of the Cincinnati Zoo. At the time of his passing, the director of the Cincinnati “Hello, Roger, do you have a moment?’ lasting friendship that included many visits in various Zoo, Thane Maynard, was quoted as saying, “Of course, good to hear from you.” places including Cincinnati, New York and Santa Fe. “Clearly, he was one of the kindest, most generous Thanks, actually I am hanging by my fingertips on When Cowan’s first hosted sales of Indian art, Roger and lovely guys I’ve ever known.” I couldn’t agree the edge of a cliff with a grizzly bear on one and his good-natured wife Pat would open their home more. He lived his life with love and compassion side and a storm bearing down on the other” to the Indian art community. Besides feasting on Pat and joy. All members of ATADA are indebted to “Oh. It will be just ok. Just hang on and tell me and Roger’s generous portions of food and drink, we him for his tireless service for our community. On about it.” would ogle their various collections which included a personal level, I will greatly miss his friendship, “Well it all started…” Cincinnati art-carved furniture (his grandfather was good humor and wisdom.