1970s Apache Gaan Dancer Needlepoint – Framed Native American Folk Art

A vintage 1970s Apache Gaan dancer needlepoint, beautifully handcrafted—with rich wool yarn stitched onto canvas and framed under glass. This striking Southwest folk art piece features an Apache dancer in traditional ceremonial regalia, complete with feathered headdress, hoop, and saddle cloth.

Features & Details

• Era & Style: Mid‑20th-century Apache ceremony representation, c. 1970s
• Materials: Wool yarn needlepoint on stiff canvas, framed behind glass in a wood frame
• Design Elements: Detailed Apache dancer with hoop, feathers, ceremonial dress in earthy and bold colors
• Markings/Labeled Info: Unmarked; stylistically authentic to Apache/Gaan ceremony
• Measurements: Overall frame is 12″×16″; stitched art is 10.5″×14.5″ 
• Condition: Very good vintage—needlework is intact, with slight age-related yellowing to background canvas. Frame shows minor scuffs and edge wear, glass is clear with no cracks.

Styling Notes:
Ideal for adding authentic Southwestern charm. Perfect in a dining nook, entry hall, or gallery wall alongside Navajo weavings, kachina carvings, or desert-toned vintage ceramics.