Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1203 | |
Category | Visual Arts | |
Object Name | Painting | |
Culture | Fort Sill Apache | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | Santa Fe | |
Other Geographic Data | City: Santa Fe | |
Maker's Name | Allan C. Houser (Haozous) (1915-1994) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1960 | |
Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
Materials | Tempera on paper | |
Description | Painting entitled "Searching for the Enemy" depicting 9 Apache warriors mounted on galloping horses riding across low hills devoid of vegetation except for low bushes and one juniper tree in lower right foreground; Warriors are all shirtless and wear moccasins, white pants, and/or breechclouts; Principle subject depicted in foreground is reeling his pinto steed to his left and he wears a war cap, indicating he may be the leader; He also carries rifle, whereas others are armed with bows and arrows and spears; Signature "Allan Houser 60" is printed in red paint in lower right corner. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 99.0, Length = 76.3 |