Apache/Navajo (Diné) master carver Delbert Upshaw of Teesto, Arizona (1978-2018) created engaging and realistic carvings of Native American life, utilizing the cottonwood root and rich, naturally hued, hand-painted colors to bring his characters to life. Finely detailed and filled with drama, his work is a snapshot that captures the enduring strength and commitment of his figures.
Man with rifle, decorated base, small shrub (2009). Wood-burned signature by the artist.
