Native Americans
"Dance Scene" This weaving depicts a dance scene. It's ethnographic depiction of Navajo life is fascinating. It measures 45 inches by 34 inches.
This is a modern and edgy. Jicarilla Apache artist Darren Vigil Gray is a refreshing modern artist. This piece is 13 1/2 inches by 16 inches.
From Jicarilla Apache Mr. Gray uses pastels, pen ink, and a variety of media to create this spectacular portrait. This piece measures 14 inches by 16 1/2 inches.
Made with vibrant colors this beautiful oil painting is fantastic. ?the details such as the bells around the waist add to the authenticity of the subject matter. It measures 24 inches by 30 inches tall.
"Turquoise Boy" Strong influences throughout his life and a natural talent have made Mr. Joe's work stand out among the best. This painting is 13 x 15 inches framed and 7 1/2 x 9 inches unframed.
"Buffalo Robe". Hyrum Joe placed first place at the Santa Fe Indian Market 2009 in the painting category. Hyrum's work depicts Native peoples in traditional dress and activities that are relevant to his people. Joe has a unique painterly style and his colors are as rich as his subject matter is. 9 1/2 inches unframed and 20 x 30 inches framed.
Navajo Pictorial Weaving- depicting Hopi and Pueblo figures is a very unique subject matter. The weaving measures close to 3 by 4 1/2 feet.
Cradle Boards are a traditional carrier for the babies. The young are swaddled in a blanket and tucked down into the Deer skin pouch and bound up tightly before being put on the back of the Mother. Different tribes make different variations of this same idea.
Tom Yazzie- Navajo Folk Art Sculpture Artist- is known for his fine woodcarvings depicting Navajo scenes of silversmiths and weavers. Tom was born in Fort Defiance Arizona in 1930, he has been actively carving since the 1950’s. Tom carves and paints cottonwood, depicting scenes of daily and ceremonial life with great detail and realism. He has a piece in the Smithsonian's American Art Museum.
"Cheyenne Threat"- Depicts one of the warriors the way he might have looked on the morning of the "Battle of the Rosebud" that took place in June of 1876. The Cheyenne tribal medicine men supplied buffalo horns to the warriors that were attached to their war bonnets. The Indian victory at the Rosebud was the prelude to the greater triumph when Lt. Col. George Custer and his command were wiped out eight days later by the same warriors.
"The Victor" by Durango artist Kevin McCarthy. The sculpture is #16 of 20. McCarthy's figures and animals are realistic and tools, clothes and actions are well studied to portray a historically correct depiction. This bronze is hand painted and is displayed on a wooden turnstile, allowing the sculpture to be turned and viewed from any angle.
"Pursuit" by Durango artist Kevin McCarthy is # 1 of 30. The first casting of this dramatic native man in full run. Measuring 40 inches tall includes the base and the tip of the spear.
Stan Sinnett's original pencil drawing is called "Giving Directions". The total measurement with the matting and framing is 27 1/2 inches x 21 1/2 inches. This black and white drawing is being offered from the estate of a California art collector, at a very fair price.
"Medicine Man" by Erla Graham, is a large doll or a carving unique in it's category. Given extreme attention to detailing, Erla has carved the figure and created the costumes and decorated them. The Medicine Man is dancing, wearing a real buffalo skin headress and is holding a real Ermin that is fully beaded. The carved figure stands 23 inches tall.
" Taking Coup" is an edition of 20, this is number 16. The patina is a traditional bronze. There is a lot of movement in this sculpture,the horse is balanced on one hind hoof, and horse and rider are in mid air. Measuring 16 inches high by 15 1/2 inches long and 10 1/2 inches wide.
This great storyteller by Juan Sandoval of the Taos Pueblo measures 8-1/4" tall. This great hand made piece of pottery depicts a native american storyteller sharing the traditional cultural lore.
Featured is another exquisitely detailed and colored patina bronze sculpture by Durango artist Kevin McCarthy. The Indian brave is riding his horse as if they are both about to take flight. Measuring 17-1/2" tall, it is #11 of a edition of 20.
"Black Leg Dancer" bronze by Kevin McCarthy. Limited edition bronze of 30. Kevin carefully chooses his own patinas to get just the effect he desires - and his patinas are among the best! The sculpture is 61" tall.
"Tracking the Enemy"- by Kevin McCarthy is a sight to behold. The Blackfoot warrior is depicted using his remarkable skill in sign reading to hunt down a marauding band of Crow warriors and avenge the losses of his people. The colored patinas on this piece, as well as the intricate detail make it a fine collectors piece - even among Kevin's usually brilliant works. This piece measures 28" in height and 27" long. Limited edition of 20.
Kevin McCarthy's image of a Sioux warrior is twenty-four inches tall, including the base. This piece is number eight of an edition of twenty.
