Mixed Media


Allan Houser Bronze, nd	Unconquered Maquette Loan courtesy of the Inasmuch Foundation
Interpretation by Phillip M. Haozous Bronze, 2002	Sacred Rain Arrow Maquette This interpretation of Allan Houser's Sacred Rain Arrow, sculpted by his son Phillip M. Haozous, was displayed at the Cultural Olympiad staged in conjunction with the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. Loan courtesy of Phillip M. Haozous
Phillip M. Haozous 2007	Ebony Flute Flute made of African ebony wood with turquoise and coral inlay stones. Loan courtesy of Anna V. Montoya
Phillip M. Haozous nd	Red Flute Flute made of wood with turquoise inlay stones. Loan courtesy of Phillip M. Haozous
Phillip M. Haozous	Bracelets Silver bracelet adorned with turquoise stone and silver bracelet made with interchangeable stones consisting of onyx, jasper, lapis lazuli and turquoise. Loan courtesy of Phillip M. Haozous
Phillip M. Haozous	Bolo Silver turquoise bolo tie with black bandanna. Loan courtesy of Phillip M. Haozous
Loan courtesy of Phillip M. Haozous	Belt Silver overlay concha belt adorned with hematite stones. Loan courtesy of Phillip M. Haozous
Bob Haozous Steel, nd	Sky Shield Loan courtesy of Bob Haozous
Bob Haozous Wood and Paint, 1983	Warrior of the Plains Loan courtesy of Bob Haozous
Bob Haozous Painted Steel, 1990	Portable Apaches Loan courtesy of Bob Haozous
Bob Haozous Metal and Paint, nd	Geronimo with Bullets / Earth Loan courtesy of Bob Haozous

Various Sticks

Indigenous people have common environmental views that form the foundation of their world view. The identity of Apache people as a free people was heavily influenced by the harsh and challenging locations in which they chose to live. Highly developed problem solving abilities were required to maintain a nurturing and meaningful culture. The historical responsibility of the Apache tribal elders went far beyond what is expected of the western elderly. This responsibility is being lost to westernization. These (fighting) sticks serve as a reminder to our elderly that their fundamental role within the tribe is continual and their shared experience essential to a continued cultural well-being.