Frank Lloyd Wright conceived the Nakomis figure in 1929–1930 as part of a pair of monumental gateway sculptures for the Nakoma Country Club in Madison, Wisconsin — a commission that was never fully realized in his lifetime. The rectilinear warrior, teaching his son to shoot with a bow and arrow, embodies Wright's organic design philosophy: angular, purposeful, rooted in the American landscape.
This bronze is number 173 from a planned edition of 500, cast by Shidoni Foundry in Tesuque, New Mexico and published by Hubbard Associates, Aspen, to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the original design. Significantly fewer than 500 were produced before Shidoni permanently closed its bronze casting operations in 2017 — no additional pieces from this edition can be made. Sold with certificate of authenticity from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Provenance: Galleries Maurice Sternberg, Chicago · Private Collection, Wilmette
After Frank Lloyd Wright · USA · conceived 1929–30, cast c. 2000 Patinated bronze · 17⅞"h × 4¼"w × 7½"d Edition 173/500 · FLW Foundation certified
Interested in this piece? Reach out at josh@theprairiemodern.com or call/text 323.719.9242. Shipping and local delivery available — quoted per piece.
Frank Lloyd Wright conceived the Nakomis figure in 1929–1930 as part of a pair of monumental gateway sculptures for the Nakoma Country Club in Madison, Wisconsin — a commission that was never fully realized in his lifetime. The rectilinear warrior, teaching his son to shoot with a bow and arrow, embodies Wright's organic design philosophy: angular, purposeful, rooted in the American landscape.
This bronze is number 173 from a planned edition of 500, cast by Shidoni Foundry in Tesuque, New Mexico and published by Hubbard Associates, Aspen, to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the original design. Significantly fewer than 500 were produced before Shidoni permanently closed its bronze casting operations in 2017 — no additional pieces from this edition can be made. Sold with certificate of authenticity from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Provenance: Galleries Maurice Sternberg, Chicago · Private Collection, Wilmette
After Frank Lloyd Wright · USA · conceived 1929–30, cast c. 2000 Patinated bronze · 17⅞"h × 4¼"w × 7½"d Edition 173/500 · FLW Foundation certified
Interested in this piece? Reach out at josh@theprairiemodern.com or call/text 323.719.9242. Shipping and local delivery available — quoted per piece.
