As Long As The Waters Flow - Oklahoma City, OK - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

?This is one of two very large pieces of art placed at the entrance (south side) to the Oklahoma State Capital. This piece represents the relationship between the Native Americans and the government. I love the stark contrast between the very dark material used in this piece of art and the white capitol building in the background. The woman stands tall with confidence, and you can't help but wonder what she is thinking about as the gazes in the distance. Her necklace is beaded, but a round medallion hangs on the front. The artist shows great detail in the braids of the hair and the expressions in the eyes/cheeks of the figure.

Located nearby are several things you won't want to miss: Bicentennial time capsule, Veteran's Memorial, Oklahoma historical marker for the oil field, tree dedicated by the DAR, and Liberty Bell replica. You can't miss the very tall and magnificent sculpture The Guardian placed on top of the Capitol Dome!

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Information from the Smithsonian Art Inventory Page:

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

Description:
"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."

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

Remarks:
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.

TITLE: As Long As The Waters Flow ARTIST(S): Allan Houser DATE: Commissioned Dec. 29, 1988. 1989. Copyrighted 1989. Dedicated June 4, 1989 MEDIUM: Bronze CONTROL NUMBER: IAS OK000184 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: South side of the Oklahoma State Capitol (at the entrance) DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: none

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