Apache Artist Allan Houser “Little Buffalo” Bronze [SOLD]

This bronze, appropriately titled "Little Buffalo", was created in 1976 by legendary Apache artist Allan Houser. The bronze was cast at Shidoni Foundry in Tesuque, New Mexico. For many years, Shidoni Foundry was a significant part of Santa Fe's art scene. Their foundry ceased operations in 2017, but their gallery and large sculpture garden are still open to the public.

"Little Buffalo" is a fine example of Allan Houser's skill as a sculptor. Its head is a somewhat straightforward depiction; its body moves into more expressive territory as it curves down and away from the head. A horizontal teardrop shape was carved through the middle of the piece, mirroring the form of the larger whole and giving it an interesting sense of motion. Its dark coloration is beautiful, and certainly appropriate for the subject. Despite its small scale, "Little Buffalo" projects strength and beauty.

The base of the bronze is signed A. Houser and numbered 6/100.

Condition: excellent condition

Provenance: this Allan Houser "Little Buffalo" Bronze is from a private Nevada collection

Recommended Reading: ALLAN HOUSER an American Master (Chiricahua Apache, 1914-1994) by by W. Jackson Rushing

Relative Links: Chiricahua Apache, sculpture, drawing, paintings, wood carving, Native art