Liz Parker

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

The Native American people are a favorite subject of mine. Drawn to them both for their handsome features and highly individualized aesthetic, but also in another harder to describe way. I often pull inspiration from historic photographs. I know almost nothing about these individuals but what insight can be gained through their collective histories and the stories written on their faces. In them I see the trials and tribulations of every generation, with sorrow unique to none yet only their own, where also resides a deep resolve and strength.

This particular portrait was inspired by the photograph of Pretty Nose by Laton Alton Huffman. I found her countenance particularly striking and imagined a similarity with the fiercely controlled and confident aspect of Michelangelo’s David. After completing the sculpture I found that Pretty Nose was in fact a warrior. She fought in the Battle of Little Big Horn and was a war chief.

Item Details:

This piece won third place in the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts West Michigan Area Show, 2025.

$1300.00 Price includes shipping

Original One of a Kind Sculpture

Hand carved in red oak, finished with gesso, acrylic and colored pencil

Approximate Measurements: 23” tall x 15” wide x 7” deep

Signed on the bottom

Approximate Weight: 15 lbs.

Ready to hang

Ships in a crate

Worldwide shipping

Certificate of Authenticity included

30 day return period from delivery date

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