Figurative
"Geronimo" # 4 of # 30 - ca. 1874 The sculptor, Jim Bentley, was born in and grew up exploring Utah. He served as a medical corpsman in Viet Nam, and later completed his education in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. He spent time as a resident in Honolulu, where he met his wife and where he thereafter maintained a private practice for some years. Much of his relaxation came in working with various groups interested in art expression, and it was here he found himself continually anxious to express himself as a sculptor. After retiring, he returned to Kanab, Utah, where he continues to express with surgeon's hands the lasting history and grandeur of his southwest heritage, as seen in each of his pieces. There are no photographs of Geronimo as a young man, therefore, the sculptor drew upon his extensive knowledge as a reconstructive surgeon to interpret what Geronimo must have looked like from the number of photographs available of this famous Apache as an old man.
Wu-Utii-Maua Katchina. Chester Poleyestewa has recently brought a new collection to us at the gallery. Shown is Grandmother Katsina also known as Happy Mother and the Mother of all the Katsinas. Beautifully carved, painted with a delicate palette of natural pigments and decorated with feathers. She is sweet and smiling, and stands 11 inches tall.
"San Ildefonso Song"- Steve Forbis is an artist based out of Austin Texas, he has an emphasis on Native American subjects. Forbis is known for his fine colored pencil paintings, they are highly labor intensive. Pictured is dance at the Pueblo of San Ildefonso. This is a Giclee Iris print, it is signed by the artist and framed with a 6 inches natural wood frame.
"Mountain Blessing"- oil painting of a medicine man, by Hyrum Joe. Hyrum's interest in his culture, his ancestors, and Navajo history are important subjects in his paintings. He prefers to depict the gentle and beautiful side of the people.
"Her First Born"- by Hyrum Joe. Hyrum's paintings have a sense of his strong family values, respect for his people and a richness in his artist skill. His wife has often been his model, and in this case his young son, too.
"Fort Duchesne Ute" by Navajo painter Hyrum Joe. Though not yet 30 years of age, Hyrum has been an aspiring artist almost that long. He has already won numerous awards and had sell out shows at the Santa Fe Indian Market. His oil paintings are rich in culture, heritage, and artist technique.
All natural wool colors (black has been over dyed), and a very unique pictorial design, make this a great collectors Navajo rug. Pictured in the weaving are a snake dancer, fish, mammal, and 2 figures holding hands. Measuring 44 inches by 56 inches. This rug is in excellent condition.
Zuni fabric doll decorated with printed fabrics, leather boots, a Zuni designed apron. Her face is hand painted, and her hair is braid yarn. She stands 11 1/2" tall.
Figurative pendant carved from Walrus ivory with an inset abalone eye. This NW coast amulet would make a beautiful tribal necklace or a fetish for your collection. Measures 2 inches long.
