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Creator: Allan Capron Houser
Offered by: Glenn Green Galleries

Description
Lifetime bronze casting

Allan Houser (Haozous), Chiricahua Apache 1914-1994 recipient of the National Medal of Arts in 1992. Allan Houser's father Sam, was part of the small band of Apaches who traveled with Geronimo and surrendered in southern Arizona in 1886. Allan's parents were imprisoned with that group in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. He was the first child to be born in freedom to those Apaches and a fluent speaker of the Chiricahua language. Allan Houser is an important artist in that he is of the culture he depicts in his artwork.? Allan's parents would tell stories and sing songs recalling the experiences on the warpath. This bronze edition is a lifetime casting. Our gallery represented Allan Houser from 1974 until his passing in 1994 and were investors and provided quality control in the foundry process. Allan Houser's work is many international collections including the Georges Pompidou Centre, The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, The Dahlem Museum among others.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	bronze
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1984
Styles / Movements:	Western, Contemporary
Book References:	Featured image on page 223, "Allan Houser (Haozous)" by Barbara H. Perlman Published by Glenn Green Galleries and Smithsonian Institution 1987
Incollect Reference #:	222009

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	31 in;	D.	11 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	78.74 cm;	D.	27.94 cm;

Message from Seller:

The galleries represent the work of more than 40 outstanding artists with the finest in creative expression – sculpture, painting, prints, photography and jewelry. Offerings include the sculpture of Allan Houser and Eduardo Oropeza, the paintings of Kenji Yoshida, Melanie Yazzie and John Hogan, the rainforest basketry of the Wounaan artists, and the works of contemporary Japanese printmakers.