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Our Forefather's Brought Forth (2001) Sculpture by John Winston - Winston Buckles
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About the Eagle Sculpture:
This exceptional piece features a majestic eagle carved from a 106,000-carat turquoise nugget, with an intricately detailed Native American face emerging from its back.
The eagle is adorned with Picasso marble feathers and bronze claws, adding to its stunning visual impact.
The sculpture is mounted on a Lucite base, enhancing its elegance and stability.
Dimensions: The Eagle Carving is 36” Inches Tall, 24” inches Wide, 6” Depth. Mounted on the Lucite Base it stands 44” inches Tall, 26” inches Wide, 14” Depth.
Materials: Turquoise, Picasso Marble Tail Feather's, Bronze Eagle Claws, Lucite Base
Style: Southwest, Native American, Western Art
Artist’s Legacy: Winston began his carving journey in 1976 as a hobby in his garage and has since evolved into a master artist, known for his intricate and lifelike gemstone carvings. Over the years, he has moved across the United States, running three successful retail stores in Fountain Hills, Arizona; Laguna Beach, California; and Ruidoso, New Mexico. Now based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Winston continues to create stunning pieces from his home studio.
Featured Native American Faces
This masterpiece also includes intricately detailed faces of eight famous Native American leaders, each with their own unique story and significance:
1. Crazy Horse: Mouth open, Lakota chief, leader in the battle of "The Little Big Horn," Sioux Reservation.
2. Red Cloud: "Red Cloud’s War" at Boseman Road stopped the Gold Rush (Oglala), Sioux Reservation.
3. Cochise: A great leader of the Apache Chiricahua tribe who led many guerrilla war raids from a Mexico-base home.
4. Osceola: The great chief of the Seminole tribe in what is now the state of Florida. Known for his defiant fashion of g a peace treaty with his knife driven through it and the table it lay on, Osceola was imprisoned and later released to cause havoc and death for many troops and settlers.
5. Geronimo: Following the capture of Cochise, this Apache leader, also of Chiricahua descent, was a fighter of the Calvary beyond all compare.
6. See-Non-Ty-A: An Iowa medicine man, one who searches for new lands, moved from Iowa to what is now Northern Kansas.
7. Curley: A famous Crow scout for Custer, hated by Crazy Horse, and one very lucky scout that lived to tell of the famous battle, "Little Big Horn."
8. Chief Joseph: A famous Nez Perce leader of his Sioux clan, fighting all the way to the Canadian border only to it defeat for his people. "Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."
Notable Clients and Recognition: Winston’s creations have been featured in prestigious magazines and are owned by notable individuals, including Tom Chauncey of Arizona. Ten years ago, the novelist, Patricia Cornwell commissioned a custom belt buckle from Winston, which is prominently featured in her book “The Scarpetta Factor” she’s wearing his custom buckle on the back cover. His works have attracted high-profile clients such as Bon Jovi, Pat Sajak and Wayne Newton.
Certificate of Authenticity: This sculpture comes with a certificate of authenticity, validating it as a unique creation by Winston. The certificate details the history of the turquoise used and the significance of the piece.
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John Winston – The Precious Stone Carver
John Winston, known by many as The Precious Stone Carver, has spent nearly five decades transforming rare natural materials into extraordinary, one-of-a-kind works of art. Since 1976, Winston has earned a loyal following of collectors and irers worldwide, with his jewelry carvings and sculptures finding homes across the globe.
Winston’s artistic journey is deeply tied to his philosophy: the stone itself leads the way. He approaches every piece without pretense, allowing the hidden forms and spirit within the material to reveal themselves. Each creation is a true collaboration between artist and nature — no two works are alike, and no design is ever forced.
Over the years, Winston has developed a unique and unmistakable style, combining turquoise, gold, silver, and other mixed media into carvings that celebrate both cultural heritage and the natural world. His intricate belt buckles, bolo ties, pendants, and free-standing sculptures have become coveted by collectors who value not only their beauty but their profound originality.
In 1987, Winston’s work achieved national recognition when one of his monumental turquoise carvings, a 50,000-carat American eagle, was featured on the cover of Rock & Gem magazine. Decades later, Winston returned to Rock & Gem in the March 2025 issue with his largest work to date — Our Forefathers Brought Forth — a 106,000-carat turquoise sculpture portraying eight Native American figures emerging from the wings of an eagle. This carving stands as a testament to his lifelong dedication to his craft and his deep reverence for the cultural stories embedded in his work.
Beyond the studio, Winston’s story is also one of resilience. Recently overcoming cancer, he has reemerged with new creative energy and is continuing to carve monumental pieces, adding new chapters to his storied career.
Throughout the years, Winston’s customers have become more than just patrons — many have become lifelong friends and ers of his work. His legacy is not only measured in the exquisite carvings he leaves behind but in the lasting connections he has formed with those who appreciate the rare authenticity of his art.
- Nationality: UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : unknown date
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Contemporary American Artists
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