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 (1st prize twice); the Arizona State Fair ’49, ’50 and ’51 (1st and 2nd prizes each year); and the Santa Fe Art Museum ’50 (2nd 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).

Daniel Nash McKusick tile


Daniel Nash McKusick tile
 

This fantastic set of 5 crown dancers are not signed, but I believe can be attributed to Nash.

Daniel Nash McKusick crown dancer tiles

The first of these two gauche paintings sold at auction last year, the second is in the collection of the National Museum of the American Indian.




These are some of his animal tiles. The bears where made in 4" and 6" versions.


Daniel Nash McKusick tile


Daniel Nash McKusick tile

Daniel Nash McKusick tile

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