Susan Kliewer (American, b. 1940). "Lozen: Warrior Woman" bronze, 2006. Edition 38 of 45. Signed, dated, and numbered on integral bronze base. A magnificent limited edition cast bronze sculpture of Lozen, a legendary Apache woman, by Susan Kliewer, one of the Southwest's most acclaimed sculptors. "Lozen: Warrior Woman" features this powerful female figure standing on the desert land of the Southwest, presenting a solemn gaze and her hands extended outward in order to search for the presence of the enemy, as this was her magical power. Kliewer has captured the wind blowing the tresses of her long hair and billowing the fabric of her skirt. In addition, the finely modeled and colorful patinated details representing turquoise beads, leather scabbard and boots, as well as the various textures and patterns of her clothing are very impressive! Even the pedestal is meticulously rendered with craggy earth and prickly cactus. What's more, the statue is mounted on a tiered wooden pedestal that rotates so that one may admire it from all angles. Size: 12" L x 11.5" W x 26" H (30.5 cm x 29.2 cm x 66 cm); 27.75" H (70.5 cm) on included custom stand.

This piece was acquired from the Mountain Trails Gallery in Sedona and was accompanied by the following quote from Lozen's brother, Victorio, followed by an informative description, "'Lozen is as my right hand. Strong as a man, braver than most, and cunning in strategy, Lozen is a shield to her people.' - Victorio, Brother and ally of Geronimo / As a young woman, Lozen sought the wisdom of older Shamans she visited and was awarded her special powers. Across the harsh landscape of the Southwest, Lozen could seek the direction of enemies. Lozen would move in a circle while singing, her palms would turn purple and a tingling sensation in her hands would signal an enemy's location. Warriors and leaders sought Lozen's advice on the eve of battle."

A native of Southern California, Susan Kliewer has lived in Arizona for 40 years, with 5 of those years at the Marble Canyon Trading Post adjacent to the Navajo Reservation in Northern Arizona. Kliewer started painting when she was 10 years old and took up sculpture in 1987 after working at a foundry for 10 years. In 1993, Kliewer won a competition to create a monument of Sedona Schnebly. In addition, she created a life-size fountain that portrays the Sinagua people as well as a fountain of a Hopi Water Maiden in Sedona. In her words, "My work aims to show the common thread that underlies all human experience, and which, I hope, brings us to a greater understanding between peoples."

Provenance: Private Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA collection; ex-Hugh K. Terrell estate, representative Priscilla T. Bisher; purchased at Mountain Trails Galleries, Sedona, Arizona, USA

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Signed and numbered on integral bronze base. Bronze statue, integral bronze base, and tiered wooden rotating base (fit with a custom brass plaque identifying the artist and the title of the piece) are superb overall!