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# Original 1973 Native American Portrait Drawing by Dave Funk - Framed & Matted
Up for sale is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind original mid-century Southwestern artwork depicting an expressive portrait of a Native American individual in profile. Executed in colored pencil and pastel on toned paper, this piece features incredible line work, rich textures, and intricate focus on the subject\'s hair ties and traditional choker necklace.
This is an original hand-drawn work of art—not a print, reproduction, or lithograph.
### Key Details & Provenance:* **Artist:** Hand-signed in the lower right corner by regional Texas artist Dave Funk.* **Date:** Dated \"73\" (1973).* **Medium:** Original pastel / colored pencil on paper.* **Condition:** Excellent vintage condition. The artwork has been safely preserved.* **Framing:** Professionally upgraded into a premium, clean wood frame with a crisp double-matte presentation. It is completely ready to hang and display beautifully in any mid-century modern, Southwestern, or Western Americana decor.* **Origin:** Sourced from the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Texas region.
### Approximate Dimensions:* Sight Window: 11\" x 13\"]*Overall Frame: 16\" x 20\"]
### Shipping & Handling:The artwork will be securely packed with specialized layers of bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard. Because the frame features a lightweight, shatter-resistant plexiglass panel instead of heavy brittle glass, it will ship safely, securely, and completely risk-free of shattering in transit! Ships fully insured with tracking.
*Please review all high-resolution photos closely to appreciate the detailed pencil texture and current frame presentation. Feel free to message me with any questions or reasonable offers!*
About the Artist: Hand-signed and dated (1973) by regional Texas artist Dave Funk. Funk is a well-known figure in the East Texas art community, long serving as an art educator, professor, and director in the region, with his works featured in Texas artist collections and regional museum events. This stunning 1973 portrait represents a beautiful, early example of his classical mid-century draftsmanship.
