Samuel Pace (United States, 1952- ), Robert Johnson, c. 2017, acrylic on canvas, 26 1/2 x 16 x 1 1/2 in. (67.31 x 40.64 x 3.81 cm), Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Chris Benchetler (United States, 1987-), Owens Valley, c. 2023, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 in. (60.96 x 60.96 cm), Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Purvis Young (United States, 1943-2010), There Are Angels In The City, c. 1990s, mixed media on wood, 55 1/2 x 48 x 1 in. (140.97 x 121.92 x 2.54 cm). Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Jake “J.T.” McCord (United States, 1948-2009), Untitled (cat and bee), c. 1996, oil on wood, 32 x 24 (81.38 x 60.96 cm), Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Minnie Evans (United States, 1892-1987), Untitled, c. 1946-48, mixed media on paper, 11 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (29.85 x 22.22 cm). Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Leroy Almon (United States, 1938-1997), Heaven, Earth, Hell, c. 1987, acrylic on canvas, 33 1/2 x 41 1/2 in. (85.09 x 104.14 cm). Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Charlie Lucas (United States, 1951- ), Horse, c. 1980s, metal sculpture, 55 1/2 x 41 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (140.97 x 105.41 x 54.61 cm). Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Betty Manygoats, (United States, 1945- ), Horny Toad Wedding Vase, c. 1980s, glazed stoneware, 5 x 6 x 6 in. (12.7 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm). Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Silas and Bertha Claw (United States, 1913 - 2002 and 1926- ), Wedding Vase, c. 1980s, glazed stoneware, 8 1/2 x 6 x 6 in. (21.59 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm). Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Roy Ferdinand (United States, 1959-2004), Praying Grandmother, c. 1998, mixed media on mat board, 17 3/4 x 16 in. (45.08 x 40.64 cm). Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Sister Gertrude Morgan (United States, 1900-1980), God’s Greatest Hits, c. 1970, mixed media on paper, 9 x 13 (22.86 x 33.02 cm). Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Welmon Sharlhorne (United States, 1952- ), Untitled, c. 1990s, mixed media on manilla folder 18 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (46.35 x 29.84 cm). Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Willie White (United States, 1924-2006), Untitled, c. 1990s, mixed media on poster board, 22 x 28 in. (55.88 x 71.12 cm). Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
Lorraine Williams (United States, 1955- ), Wedding Vase, c. 1990s, fired clay with piñon pitch and slip, 10 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (25.4 x 16.51 x 16.51 cm). Photo courtesy Gordon W. Bailey Collection
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