This charming painting depicts the “Four Harmonious Friends,” a Buddhist fable in Tibetan culture. Elephant, monkey, rabbit & bird convene at a fruit tree, all appreciating it for different reasons, and finding they each have a specific role to play in protecting it. Symbolized here are the values of unity in diversity and peaceful coexistence. Tibetan children learn this story to instill in them kindness & teamwork. We’ve archivally presented the work in Omega Moulding’s gold bamboo “Tahiti” line with TruVue 99% UV filtering acrylic.

Tammis Keefe (1913-1960) was a prolific textile designer who created colorful and eye-catching designs for tea towels and handkerchiefs. This particular one is signed as “Peg Thomas,” which was a way for retailers to sell her work when others had exclusive rights to her signed “Tammis Keefe” designs. We archivally presented it as a sew mount onto Artique matting from Larson Juhl with a rustic blue moulding from Furst Bros’ “Picket” collection and Tru Vue Conservation Clear glass.