Group of Oklahoma Kiowa Six Print Collection [SOLD]

This set of six prints was made using the works of the Kiowa Six, an influential group of early twentieth century Native American painters from Oklahoma.  Spencer Asah, James Auchiah, Jack Hokeah, Stephen Mopope, Monroe Tsatoke and Lois Smoky comprise the group.  Their style, which evolved from Plains ledger art, has become known as the “Kiowa Style.”  These images often feature ceremonial and social scenes as their subjects.

This set includes one image from each of the Kiowa Six artists. They are all similarly framed and matted. It is rare to find a group of images from each of the artists. The prints are framed identically, using thin carved frames and red mats with black interior bands.

Spencer Asah (1905-1954) Lallo, Little Boy who signed his work as "Asah."  Spencer Asah created an image featuring two men shaking hands.  It is 8-½" x 9-¼" image; 14-½" x 14-⅞" framed.

James Auchiah (1906-1974) who signed his work as "Auchiah." James Auchiah created a colorful depiction of two drummers. It is dated ‘38 in lower right and  is 11-⅝" x 7-⅞" image; 17-⅝" x 13-½" framed.

Jack Hokeah (1902-1969) who signed his work as "Hokeah."  Jack Hokeah created an image featuring a single ceremonial dancer. It is 10-⅛" x 6-⅝" image; 16-⅛" x 12-¼" framed.

Stephen Mopope (1898-1974) Qued Koi - Painted Robe who signed his work as "Mopope." Stephen Mopope created a depiction of a Native man standing in front of two teepees.  It is 11" x 8-⅛" image; 17-⅛" x 13-¾" framed.

Monroe Tsatoke (1904-1937) who signed his work as "Tsa Toke."  Monroe Tsatoke created an image featuring two ceremonial dancers. It is 11-⅛" x 10-¼" image; 17-⅝" x 16-⅛" framed.

Lois Smoky (1907 - 1981) Bou-ge-tah who usually signed her work as "Bou-ge-tah." Lois Smoky created a depiction of a woman with two children. It is signed "Bou-ge-tah Smoky" in lower right.  It is 10-⅝” x 8” image; 16-½” x 13-⅛” framed.

Condition: excellent condition

Provenance: this Oklahoma Kiowa Six Print Collection is from a private Colorado collection

Recommended Reading: Wishart, David J. "KIOWA SIX". Encyclopedia of the Great Plains, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Relative Links: Native American paintings; Kiowa Nation; Spencer Asah; Jack Hokeah; Stephen Mopope; Lois Smoky, The KIOWA SIX, Native American Painting Group