Argus Dowdy Specialties: Stone Sculpture and Traditional Pipes Tribe: ChoctawExceling at not only hand carved stone sculpture but also the most beautiful traditional ceremonial pipes you will ever see, his attention to detail is obsessive. Argus decorates his pipe stems using porcupine quillwork. This ancient method of decoration is rarely seen and he does an exquisite job of executing it. Pipe styles range from the simple elbow pipe to the highly ornamental ax, eagle claw and crested pipe varieties.
His stone sculptures include contemporary interpretations of various animals as well as designs used by the ancient mound builders and Indians of the southeast. He adds detailed inlays to both his pipes and his sculpture which set his pieces apart from most of his peers and it can easily be seen why he has won so many awards.Website: Click to visit the artist's website |