Mixed Media

Allan Houser
bronze, no date

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
no date

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

Belt

Silver overlay concha belt adorned with hematite stones. Loan courtesy of Phillip M. Haozous

Bob Haozous
steel, no date

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, no date

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.