Doug Hyde Bronze “Desert Harvest” of Native Girl and Corn Stalk

This stoic bronze sculpture, titled "Desert Harvest," is a striking representation of a Native American girl standing beside a corn stalk. The artwork, rendered in bronze, captures a sense of serene strength and timeless grace, reflecting the deep cultural significance of corn in Native American traditions.

The piece is signed by the artist, D. Hyde, and is part of a limited- edition series, number 10 of 15. The meticulous detailing and the artist's craftsmanship in portraying the girl and the corn stalk demonstrate a profound respect for Native American heritage and the natural world.

Doug Hyde was born in Oregon, and eventually made his way to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he attended the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA). During this period, he befriended and studied with influential Apache artist Allan Houser. Hyde furthered his education at the San Francisco Institute of Art, and then served in the army in Vietnam. After the war, he returned to Santa Fe to continue his sculpting practice and serve as a faculty member at IAIA. He has exhibited widely and successfully in reputable galleries, and is a strong voice in the world of Native American art.

Condition: excellent condition

Provenance: this Doug Hyde Bronze "Desert Harvest" of Native Girl and Corn Stalk is from the collection of a client of Adobe Gallery

Recommended Reading: The Sweet Grass Lives On: Fifty Contemporary North American Indian Artists by Jamake Highwater, 1980

TAGS: Nez Perce, Assiniboine, Chippewa, Native American Bronze, Doug Hyde