Bronze
"Stolen Pony" by Durango artist Kevin McCarthy. Pioneer Mountain Man is racing the wind with his stolen pony. Action and movement are always present in Kevin's work. They also tend to capture a time in history and tell a tale of survival, conflict and life in the Southwest. Cast is 8 of 13.
"Driven to the Edge" by Durango artist sculptor Kevin McCarthy. Pictured is a Sioux hunter that is driving four stampeding to their death. The Plains Indians used every part of the Buffalo for their survival. They shared a give and take relationship with the animals. This casting is # 17 of 20, the patina is subtle and rich, and hand done specially for each sculpture.
"Night Hunt", by Colorado artist George Walbye is a bronze urn with a lid. The wolf on the measures 3 3/4 inches long. Each cast is hand painted to achieve a unique patina. This is # 29/50.
" 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.
"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.
"Miss Dineh"-Sculpture artist Rick Nez is better known for his stone carvings of Native peoples. This bronze casting "Miss Dineh", is #5 of a limited edition of 50. It has the signature dignity and grace that Rick gives to his female figures. Miss Dineh is an honor bestowed on a young Navajo woman at the Gallup ceremonials, that are held annually in Gallup New Mexico. The sculpture is 11 inches tall including the wooden base that turns the bust.
Sculpture artist Joe Cajero is diverse in his subject matter and the size of the work he produces, but all his pieces are rooted in nature and spirituality. "Natural Divinity" has a touching story of love and harmony. Stars at the top represent the heavens. Dragonflies are the male essence and butterflies the feminine. The bottom panel has steps, the second has circles and the third panel waves symbolizing water's life giving forces. Joe has written a story of the inspirations that influenced this piece, and that story is included with the sculpture. The Cross may be hung on the wall or a stand can be purchased for an additional $ 90.00.
Native New Mexico sculpture artist Joe Cajero Jr. is known for his Pueblo inspired bronzes.Cajero has been working with clay since he was a young boy, watching his mother who is potter in the Jemez Pueblo. Shown is a young girl playing with her doll and puppy. This sculpture is a special order only piece.
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.
