Signing for Blankets

Signing for Blankets (1937) by Allan C. Houser (1914–1994) depicts a lively exchange as two Apache women and two men engage in trade, with horses and blankets central to the scene. The figures are shown with warmth and humor, their expressions animated as they negotiate and converse. Houser’s flat, precise style highlights both cultural tradition and everyday life, capturing a moment of community and connection.