Western Apache violin and bowNaltwud/Nalsud · 1910

  • Creation date1910
  • Dimensions60.0 x 7.0 cm
  • MuseumNational Museum of the American Indian

Naltwud/Nalsud (1858 – 1945)

Discover naltwud/nalsud’s unique Western Apache art! Master of violin & bow creation, preserving traditions & cultural artifacts. Explore his Smithsonian-featured legacy.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Western Apache violin and bow
  • Artist: Naltwud/Nalsud
  • Year: 1910
  • Original dimensions: 60.0 x 7.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: National Museum of the American Indian
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

How intense are the colors in "Western Apache violin and bow" by Naltwud/Nalsud?

"Western Apache violin and bow" by Naltwud/Nalsud shows a monochromatic color intensity.

What explains the copyright situation of "Western Apache violin and bow" by Naltwud/Nalsud?

The copyright status of "Western Apache violin and bow" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1945.

What are the reproduction rights of "Western Apache violin and bow" at the National Museum of the American Indian?

The copyright status of "Western Apache violin and bow" by Naltwud/Nalsud is clear: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Its presence at the National Museum of the American Indian does not change that status.

What is the creation date of "Western Apache violin and bow" by Naltwud/Nalsud?

"Western Apache violin and bow" dates from 1910. The date places the work within Naltwud/Nalsud's career and its era.

At what age did Naltwud/Nalsud make "Western Apache violin and bow"?

When "Western Apache violin and bow" was created in 1910, Naltwud/Nalsud - born in 1858 - was 52 years old.

Who created "Western Apache violin and bow"?

"Western Apache violin and bow" was created by Naltwud/Nalsud. The information on this page describes Naltwud/Nalsud's original work.

Is "Western Apache violin and bow" by Naltwud/Nalsud kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The artist's birth country is United States of America, and the museum holding the original is in United States of America.

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