Alabaster Native American carved sculpture “To be Strong and Humble” - Elk Woman For Sale

Created in 1996. Originally purchased at that time fromthe artist.In perfect condition. Rare find.Solid wood base dimensions are 7.5” long x 5.5”W x 2”H.Sculpture dimensions are 8.5”H x 3”D x 7.5”W.The wood base and sculpture do not come apart. They are one piece. Total weightis 5.6 pounds.Alabaster Native American carved sculpture entitled “To be Strong and Humble”by artist Elk Woman (aka Kathy Whitman, still living, Scottsdale, AZ). She isno longer working in this medium, so this piece is rare. Her comparable work inthis medium for similar sculptures originally sold for $1,845 minimum.Her art is always one-of-a-kind because she creates intuitively, so each piecehas its own spirit and design. She uses alabaster from around the world, so it hasdifferent grains and striations.She believes that the stone is alive because it’s made of everything in theUniverse. Stone is ancient and holds the secrets of life. She liberates thespirit within the stone that illuminates the soul.The smile on this Native American’s face evokes joy, contentment, peace andconfidence.Kathy Whitman-Elk Woman comes from the Mandan-Hidatsa-ArikaraNation, on the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota along the MissouriRiver. She is also of Norwegian descent.Please know that your purchase is always safe with Hard-to-Find Collectibles.We are trustworthy and respectful and will always pack your valuable purchasewith the utmost care, including bubble wrap, padded packaging and otherappropriate materials. All shipped items will be insured up to the purchaseprice.If buyer is located overseas, buyer is solely responsible for any feesassociated with customs. Shipping fees quoted may actually vary from what isdisplayed. Some U.S. shipping might be free, whereas international shippingwill be charged. Communication between buyer and Hard-to-Find Collectibles willbe of paramount importance.All items will be shipped after payment has cleared. Thank you.