Oreland Joe - Buffalo Men 37" x 40"

Oreland Joe (b. 1958)
Buffalo Men, 1997

Alabaster 
Size: 37” x 40”
Weight: 252 lbs.

Verso: Signed and Dated

Two busts of Plains Indigenous American men emerge from polished alabaster, each exuding a unique presence. The figure on the left adorns a magnificent warbonnet with buffalo horns and an eagle foot around his neck, while the other bears a feather, jewelry, and claws spread across his chest. The contrasting colors of the white and marbled red creates a striking presence as they gaze with a profound sense of dignity and contemplation. 

Provenance:
Private Collection, Utah