Nationality
American, Oglala Lakota
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Date of Work
2024
Medium
Painted carved wood, glass beads, and leather
Signature
On bottom of base
Height
12 1/2" w/ base
Width
36"
Depth
1/2 " w/o base, 5" w/ base
Collection/Provenance
Purchased at the 57th Annual Red Cloud Indian Art Show.
Status
Pulled for Exhibition
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Artist Bio
Alvin Iron Cloud Sr., also known by his traditional Lakota name Ghost Elk, is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe and an artist from Porcupine, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Reservation. He began his artistic practice at age 14 and is known for his hand-carved and painted sculptural works, including Spirit Horses, staffs, and narrative figural scenes.
Additional Information
A teal, black, and white horse carved out of wood in a running position. It is on an elevated base.
Condition
Excellent
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