153: BARRY COFFIN (KANSAS 1947-2016) STONEWARE SCULPTURE

Barry Coffin (Kansas Native American 1947-2016)
(Late 20th Century)
The Modernist sculpture depicts a Native American man wrapped in a wearing blanket like the men of Taos and other pueblos. The adobe-like surface and smooth lines are sharply contrasted by the supernatural spirit of the face. The work is signed along the base.

Barry Coffin was a Lawrence, Kansas native of Potawatomi and Creek descent. He attended the University of Kansas and later received his Associate of Fine Arts degree from the Institute of American Indian Art, a public tribal land-grant college in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His work is represented by numerous Santa Fe Galleries and held in the permanent collections of a number of museums.
Measures 22.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 inches.
Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, scratches or areas of heavy wear.
$300 - $500