Sunday, March 2, 2014

Statue by Allan Houser

Capitol Visit
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As Long as the Waters Flow
This 13 foot 6 inch bronze statue occupies a prominent place on the plaza in front of the Oklahoma State Capitol. A tribute to the Native Americans of our state and contributions they have made. Houser portrayed his subject dressed in her native attire while holding an eagle feather fan, a sacred symbol among Native American cultures.

Dedicated on June 4, 1989
Allan Houser (Haozous) was born on the family farm near Apache , Oklahoma on June 30th, 1914. A member of the Apache Nation, our state is proud to call him one of our own. One of the 20th centuries most important artists. Haozous passed from this earth on August 22nd, 1994.

Dedication Plaque
Contains some interesting Oklahoma names that were in attendance.

...more Haozous, next post...

8 comments:

  1. Very stately looking statue!

    The sculptor must have done his homework, the flags and the statues coat are all being blown in the same direction, no doubt the predominant wind direction for that location.

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  2. Good eye Paul. The statue faces south-south east. The day I shot these pics we had a Cold south easterly wind that sometimes came around from the north east. This time of year we never know which way the wind will blow.

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  3. she's really beautiful - yes, perfectly situated to face into the wind. love it. bless oklahoma for celebrating culture instead of stomping their cowboy boots all over it.

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  4. You're doing a good job of walking us through some of the history of Oklahoma. I never would have noticed that the statue was made with the motion of the ind in mind.

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    1. I doubt that Houser gave any thought to which way the statue would be faced when he designed it. He does have one I will post, that I do believe was designed to face the east.

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  5. Houser's sculptures are distinctive and strong. I love the way he has depicted women in many of his works.

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    1. Tune in again. My next post will support your observations!

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  6. Hi Parker. It's been too long! When I come visit your blog - I feel like I see a part of Oklahoma that most people don't know about or get to see. I enjoy learning about Oklahoma's history and its beautiful art and artists. :)

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