Poor Crane, Ya Tin Ee Ah Witz, Chief of the Cayuses
Olin Levi Warner’s 1891 bronze relief of Chief Ya Tin Ee Ah Witz, a Cayuse leader, exemplifies neoclassical realism. Explore this poignant portrait & historical tribute – a significant piece of Native American art.
Olin Levi Warner
Olin Levi Warner (1844-1896) was an American sculptor renowned for striking bas-relief portrait medallions & busts, particularly of Native Americans. A founder of the Society of American Artists, he popularized the bas relief style and left a legacy