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Who was a famous Apache artist?
Allan Houser was a famous Apache artist. Houser retired from his post as the head of the sculpture department at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1975 to begin working full-time on his art. The next 20-year period was a prolific time for Houser. He created a large body of sculpture in stone, wood and bronze. His work was exhibited in galleries and museum shows in North America, Europe and Asia. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Allan Houser art.
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Allan Houser Native American Modernist Bronze Sculpture, 1989, "Watching"
By Allan Houser
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful, large Allan Houser bronze titled "Watching." The piece is signed "Allan Houser" and numbered 11 of the edition of 12. The bronze measures 23"h (including the 1" wooden pli...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Apache Mountain Spirit Dancers, lithograph, black white, Allan Houser
By Allan Houser
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Apache Mountain Spirit Dancers, lithograph, black & white, Allan Houser hand pulled black and white lithograph edition printed in Santa Fe, New Mexico L...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Indian Ponies, realistic bronze sculpture, dark brown patina, horses, Nambe
By Allan Houser
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Indian Ponies, realistic bronze sculpture, dark brown patina, horses, Nambe Foundry limited edition bronze solid casting Allan Houser (Haozous), Chiricahua Apache (1914-1994) Selec...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Allan Houser Marble Sculpture - Two Figures
By Allan Houser
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wonderful sculpture of two figures by Native American artist Allan Houser (1914-1994). The work is in excellent condition and measures 19 1/2"h x 12"w x 9"deep. His signature is seen...
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Standing Apache Drummer, bronze sculpture, Allan Houser, solid cast, Nambe
By Allan Houser
Located in Santa Fe, NM
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 wit...
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Abstract Geometric, small abstract bronze, dark brown patina, life cast, marble
By Allan Houser
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Abstract Geometric, small abstract bronze, dark brown patina, life cast, marble limited edition Allan Houser (Haozous), Chiricahua Apache (1914-1994) Selec...
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

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