Daniel Nash
Daniel Nash (Apache, 1930-1982) was another native American artist whose designs were produced as tiles by the McKusicks. The following bio appeared on the back of some of the McKusick tiles: Born at San Carlos, Arizona in 1930, Daniel Nash began drawing at the San Carlos Indian School. His work in water color began in 1947 while studying under Mrs. Montoya at the U.S. Indian School, Santa Fe, New Mexico. During this period the young Apache’s paintings were shown at the New Mexico State Fair ’49 and ’50 (1 st prize twice); the Arizona State Fair ’49, ’50 and ’51 (1 st and 2 nd prizes each year); and the Santa Fe Art Museum ’50 (2 nd and merit awards). In 1951 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Since returning from Korea he and his wife, Josephine, have lived at San Carlos, Arizona, where he has continued his painting. This crown dancer tile is fairly common (at least in white, the blue version is rare). This fantastic set of 5 crown dancers a...