We are offering a traditional flat style gouache on paper by renowned Kiowa Indian artist Woody Big Bow (1914-1988) entitled \"Indian Medicine Man\". Signed LR \"Big Bow 36 W.P.A.\". Image measures 11\" x 8\" (framed size is 17 1/4\" x 13 1/4\"). In excellent original condition. No stains, rips, tears, fade or other issues. Crisp & clean! Please study the photos as they are a part of the description. One of two works by Woody Big Bow, from the Edwin C. & Novella Lineberry Private Collection, offered here for the first time. The Lineberrys were prominent New Mexico art patrons and collectors. This work was once on loan to the Van Vechten - Lineberry Taos Art Museum as noted on labels verso. Please see our other listings for the Backward Squaw gouache from the same estate. We combine shipping for multiple purchases. Payment in full is expected within 48 hours of close of sale. Free local pick up in Pasadena. Shipping cost includes insurance and signature confirmation. I pack and ship on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. No returns unless item is grossly misrepresented.California residents will be charged 9% state sales tax unless a resale exemption form is submitted.
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Biography from the Archives of askART:
A Kiowa painter from Yukon, Oklahoma, Woody Big Bow created iconographic works that celebrate his culture. He followed the tradition of many of the Indian painters after 1920 who, basing their work on Plains Indians tepee designs, created images with flat colors and geometric shapes. In fact, he was so admiring of other Southern plains artists \"that he was well-known for copying their style.\"
He was born in Carnegie, Oklahoma, the grandson of Chief Big Bow, and studied at the University of Oklahoma in 1939. He designed the red and yellow thunderbird insignia of the Oklahoma 45th Infantry Division in World War II. He was also a set painter for Western movies.
Big Bow died in July 1988.
Source:
Patrick Lester, \"The Biographical Directory of Native American Painters\"
