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Sculptor:
Houser, Allan 1914-1994  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: limestone; Base: concrete; Drumstick: possibly iron, painted off-white
Culture:
Indian  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
On loan to University of Oklahoma Landscaping and Grounds Physical Plant Norman Oklahoma 73019
Located University of Oklahoma West side of Bizzell Library Norman Oklahoma
Lent by Allan Houser Inc. Foundation
Date:
1992. Copyrighted 1992
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Oklahoma survey, 1996.
Image on file.
ALLAN HOUSER (copyright symbol) 92 HAOZOUS signed
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
Seated American-Indian male holds a cylindric drum between his knees. He wears a patterned shirt, trousers, concho belt and knotted headband. He holds a drumstick in his proper right hand. His mouth is open as if singing. Sculpture sits on a low round base.
Topic:
Figure male--Full length  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Object--Musical Instrument--Drum  Search this
Dress--Ethnic--Indian Dress  Search this
Performing Arts--Music--Voice  Search this
Control number:
IAS OK000237
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_332551