As Long as the Waters Flow, (sculpture).

As Long as the Waters Flow, (sculpture).

Houser, Allan, 1914-1994, sculptor.

Shidoni Foundry, founder.

As Long as the Waters Flow, (sculpture).

Commissioned Dec. 29, 1988. 1989. Copyrighted 1989. Dedicated June 4, 1989.

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Sculpture: bronze with patina; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. H. 173 in. x W. 56 in. x Diam. 168 in.; Base: approx. H. 5 in. (2,000 lbs.).

Allan Houser (copyright symbol) 1/1 (The founder's mark "S" appears) signed Founder's mark appears.

Larger than life-sized American Indian woman stands on a low round base. She wears a plain shawl, skirt and large boots. Her hair is in two long braids which hang down her front, reaching nearly to her waist. She holds an eagle feather fan in her proper right hand. Her arms are folded across her waist. The only ornamentation is a beaded necklace.

Figure female -- Full length

Ethnic -- Indian

Dress -- Ethnic -- Indian Dress

Outdoor Sculpture -- Oklahoma -- Oklahoma City

Administered by State of Oklahoma, Department of Central Services, 2401 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 206, P. O. Box 53218, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152

Located Oklahoma State Capitol, N.E. 22nd Street & Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Cast no. 1/1. Commissioned by the State of Oklahoma and the State Arts Council. The title comes from the language in early treaties between Native Americans and the United States government which stated that tribes would own their lands "as long as the grass grows and the rivers run." The sculpture was cleaned and waxed in December 1994 by John Dennis of Dallas, Texas. IAS files contain the text of a nearby commemorative plaque, provided by the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Oklahoma. IAS files also contain a copy of the dedication program, and excerpts from State Arts Council of Oklahoma newsletter "Facets," March/April 1989, and MuseNews (Oklahoma Museum Association newsletter), vol. 25, no. 1, Winter 1995, pg. 7; and other Capitol brochures.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Oklahoma survey, 1994.

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