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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-1203   CAS 0370-1203; Painting
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