Upton “Greyshoes” Ethelbah, Jr.

Military Service

Branch: Navy
Dates: From 1964 to 1968

My contemporary sculptures draw inspiration from the aesthetic motifs found in the ceremonial regalia and dances of my Native American heritage (Santa Clara Pueblo and White Mountain Apache). My works include representations of Apache crown dancers, Pueblo corn, deer, elk, antelope, buffalo dancers, pan-American Matachines, as well as “essentialized” Native American medicine bears and various sacred animals. I use stone stone exclusively for my work, including both exotic and domestic marble, limestone, alabaster, and onyx. Some one-of-a-kind stone originals are then chosen to be cast in bronze in limited editions, featuring patinas in a variety of colors, patterns, and textures.