Vintage Indigenous Portrait Painting by H. Oliva, Original Framed Folk Art

Bring character, culture, and history into your home with this striking vintage portrait painting by H. Oliva. Featuring a powerful depiction of an Indigenous elder, the artwork is rendered in warm, earthy tones with bold brushwork against a textured red and black background. The subject’s expressive features and traditional headscarf capture a sense of resilience and dignity, making this piece both visually compelling and emotionally moving.

The painting is set in a rustic wooden frame with a warm, weathered patina that complements the earthy palette. Signed by the artist H. Oliva in the lower right corner, this piece is perfect for collectors of folk art and Indigenous art.

Painting done on a hard surface, wood or a hardboard.
Old, timeworn, frame has cracks, surface marks from age. Top left part of the wood has bending, needs more nails to secure it to the frame. Signed by the artist.

Approximate size
19.25 in high
16 in wide
0.75 inches thick

Sold as found, props not included.