Oscar Howe

Navajo · 1915–1983 · Painter

Oscar Howe was a Yanktonai Dakota artist from South Dakota, who became well known for his casein and tempera paintings. He is credited with influencing contemporary Native… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Oscar Howe, Horse Dancer, casein on paperHorse DancerCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · $272,250≈ £204,331≈ €239,299Sign up to see
  2. Oscar Howe, Herakawin (Elk Woman), 1963, casein on paperHerakawin (Elk Woman)Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · $272,250≈ £204,331≈ €239,299Sign up to see
  3. Oscar Howe, Dancer, casein on paperDancerCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · $229,900≈ £170,891≈ €196,093Sign up to see

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  1. Indian Dancer
    Gouache
    6.75 x 4.75 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 54
    $4,725≈ £3,529≈ €4,136$3,750 + $975 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗

Oscar Howe works on paper (8)

Related artists — Navajo, born 1890–1940