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1977 Western Artist Jim Miller Bronze Sculpture-Native American w/Buffalo Skull
$ 105.59
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***Shipping to Contiguous USA ONLY.***Vintage1977 Western Artist Jim Miller Bronze Sculpture of Native American Indian Holding a Buffalo Skull, "Spirit of the Buffalo" 4/20, 17" Tall, Signed by Artist. This original bronze sculpture is in very good condition. The bronze is signed below the Native American: '77 Jim Miller 4/20 copyright "Spirit of the Buffalo". The bronze sculpture & wood base measure 17" tall, 9" wide and 7 1/2" deep. It weighs just over 16 pounds. The bronze is on a rich hardwood base that is 2" high. On the front of the wood base there's a brass plaque that says "Spirit of the Buffalo by Jim Miller". The bronze is a realistic sculpture of a Native American Indian standing on a rock mound holding out a buffalo skull towards the sky, probably thanking the Great Spirit for creating the buffalo & thanking the buffalo for providing the them with food, shelter, clothing, tools, etc. His spear is stuck in the ground next to him. He has feathers in the back of his braided hair. He's wearing a breechcloth with a sheathed knife attached at the waist & fringed leather leggings. It is very realistic with lots of details, feeling & emotion. It's an amazing bronze sculpture from the very talented artist, Jim Miller, that will please any Western art collector. Who needs a Remington when you can have a Jim Miller bronze? It's a powerful & spiritual piece of Western art. Don't miss out on it.
Jim Miller was born in 1924 in South Dakota, then his family moved to Missouri and later Oklahoma. Jim grew up in the Osage cattle country near Pawhuska & was inspired by the rough & tumble area as well as the Osage Indians. He entered the Navy during World War ll after which he moved to Colorado to work in the coal mines, in timber & on ranches. While working, a tree fell on him & broke his back. During his recuperation, he turned to leather working & painting. In the 1950's he went to an art show which featured bronze sculptures & his career as a sculptor began! In 1973 he quit his job & began making his living in art. He believes each piece should tell a story. Jim's talent has resulted in hundreds of sculptures & paintings that have captured the heritage of the Southwest. His work provides enjoyment & memories that reach far beyond his art gallery located outside of Wilson, Oklahoma. This highly collectible bronze sculpture by the very talented artist, Jim Miller, which will make an important addition to any American Western Art collection.
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