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ASM Director's Choice Award of Excellence
~ $300.00 ~ Courtesy of Arizona State Museum ~
"Apache Mountain Spirit"
by Upton Ethelbah, Santa Clara Pueblo/White Mountain Apache
(Artist Bio)
Photos by Jannelle Weakly
Description: Bronze and hand carved Italian marble using power tools, hammer and chisel, sandpaper and files. 32" h x 18" w x 12" d.
About this Award: Awarded to acknowledge excellence in quality, this award is selected by the ASM Director. Any artistic medium is eligible.
Juror's Comments:
H. Lomawaima: This piece exhibits all aspects of "Ga' an"—directional colors, crescent moon, headdress with water bird and dance wands. The piece connotes a sense of strength and authority. From every angle and vantage point, "Apache Mountain Spirit" has great presence, just like the "Ga' an."
Upton Ethelbah
