Our Forefather's Brought Forth (2001) 彫刻 John Winston - Winston Buckles によって

Behold this breathtaking museum-quality turquoise sculpture by the renowned gemstone artist John Winston. Crafted from a massive 106,000-carat turquoise nugget, this majestic eagle stands as a testament to Winston's unparalleled artistry and dedication to Southwestern art over the last 50 years. The exquisite details, including a Native American face emerging from the eagle's back, showcase the artist's meticulous craftsmanship. This one-of-a-kind sculpture is a true masterpiece that will captivate art enthusiasts and turquoise connoisseurs alike.

About the Eagle Sculpture:
This exceptional piece features a majestic eagle carved from a 106,000-carat turquoise nugget, with an intricately detailed Native American face emerging from its back.
The eagle is adorned with Picasso marble feathers and bronze claws, adding to its stunning visual impact.

The sculpture is mounted on a Lucite base, enhancing its elegance and stability.
Dimensions: The Eagle Carving is 36” Inches Tall, 24” inches Wide, 6” Depth. Mounted on the Lucite Base it stands 44” inches Tall, 26” inches Wide, 14” Depth.

Materials: Turquoise, Picasso Marble Tail Feather's, Bronze Eagle Claws, Lucite Base

Style: Southwest, Native American, Western Art

Artist’s Legacy: Winston began his carving journey in 1976 as a hobby in his garage and has since evolved into a master artist, known for his intricate and lifelike gemstone carvings. Over the years, he has moved across the United States, running three successful retail stores in Fountain Hills, Arizona; Laguna Beach, California; and Ruidoso, New Mexico. Now based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Winston continues to create stunning pieces from his home studio.

Featured Native American Faces
This masterpiece also includes intricately detailed faces of eight famous Native American leaders, each with their own unique story and significance:

1. Crazy Horse: Mouth open, Lakota chief, leader in the battle of "The Little Big Horn," Sioux Reservation.

2. Red Cloud: "Red Cloud’s War" at Boseman Road stopped the Gold Rush (Oglala), Sioux Reservation.

3. Cochise: A great leader of the Apache Chiricahua tribe who led many guerrilla war raids from a Mexico-base home.

4. Osceola: The great chief of the Seminole tribe in what is now the state of Florida. Known for his defiant fashion of signing a peace treaty with his knife driven through it and the table it lay on, Osceola was imprisoned and later released to cause havoc and death for many troops and settlers.

5. Geronimo: Following the capture of Cochise, this Apache leader, also of Chiricahua descent, was a fighter of the Calvary beyond all compare.

6. See-Non-Ty-A: An Iowa medicine man, one who searches for new lands, moved from Iowa to what is now Northern Kansas.

7. Curley: A famous Crow scout for Custer, hated by Crazy Horse, and one very lucky scout that lived to tell of the famous battle, "Little Big Horn."

8. Chief Joseph: A famous Nez Perce leader of his Sioux clan, fighting all the way to the Canadian border only to admit defeat for his people. "Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."

Notable Clients and Recognition: Winston’s creations have been featured in prestigious magazines and are owned by notable individuals, including Tom Chauncey of Arizona. Ten years ago, the novelist, Patricia Cornwell commissioned a custom belt buckle from Winston, which is prominently featured in her book “The Scarpetta Factor” she’s wearing his custom buckle on the back cover. His works have attracted high-profile clients such as Bon Jovi, Pat Sajak and Wayne Newton.

Certificate of Authenticity: This sculpture comes with a certificate of authenticity, validating it as a unique creation by Winston. The certificate details the history of the turquoise used and the significance of the piece.

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