Frank Lloyd Wright

NAKOMA AND NAKOMIS (1924)

Date: Circa 1929

Title: Nakoma and Nakomis

Artist: Frank Lloyd Wright

Description: Nakoma and Nakomis, Two Terracotta Figures. Christie's Auction, "Important 20th Century Decorative arts Including Tiffany", June 13, 2002, Price realized $5,975. See: "Frank Lloyd Wright and Madison: Eight Decades of Artistic and Social Interaction", Hamilton, 1990, pp. 83-88. "Nakoma Memorial Gateway", includes information of the project and the subsequent production of these smaller figures with Charles L. Morgan's assistance in 1929-30.

Size: Nakoma 12.25 in. high, Nakomis 18in. high, each impressed with FLW monogram.

Photograph courtesy of Christie's, New York

Date: 1974

Title: Nakoma, Nakomis, Winnebago Indian Memorials: Two Sculptures by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1924; Bronze Edition, 1974.

Author: Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Hubbard Associates

Description: Pamphlet that describes the original sculptures and these new bronze castings. (First Edition) (Sweeney 1942)

Size:

Pages: Pp 12

ST#: 1942.00.1004

Date: 1974

Title: Related Item: Nakoma-Nakomis, Winnebago Indian Memorials: Two Sculptures by Frank Lloyd Wright 1924

Author: Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Hubbard Associates

Description: Small Poster or Card announcing the exhibit or sale of the two sculptures.

Size: 5.5 x 8.5

Pages: Pp 1

ST#: 1942.01.1201

Detail: Nakoma (left) and Nakomis (right)

Date: 2004

Title: Nakoma and Nakomis

Artist: Frank Lloyd Wright

Description: Nakoma Sculpture Reproduction (Left), Circa 1992. "Originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1923 -1924 for the Nakoma Country Club in Madison, Wisconsin, to be 16 feet tall. The Nakoma sculpture is a curvilinear design, symbolic of the earth and Mother Nature as well as domestic virtue. Her back is a continuous circle, with a round head and she holds a round bowl. Nakoma also carries a papoose and has a child at her side. Produced by Nichols Bros. Stoneworks, Woodinville, Washington. Authenticated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Cream Reconstituted Stone. 70 pounds. Gift from Paul Diederichs.

Nakomis Sculpture Reproduction (Right), Circa 1992. "Originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1923 -1924 for the Nakoma Country Club in Madison, Wisconsin, to be 18 feet tall. The Native American warrior, Nakomis, is a rectilinear design – Proud, angular and striking. With a commanding, fatherly presence he teaches his son to shoot with a bow and arrow." Produced by Nichols Bros. Stoneworks, Woodinville, Washington. Authenticated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Cream Reconstituted Stone. 99 pounds. Gift from Paul Diederichs.

Size: Nakoma: 24" high. Nakomis 36" high.

ST#: 2004.61.0605, 2004.62.0605

Date: 2002

Title: Nakoma Resort and Spa at Gold Mountain (Circa 2002).

Description: Informational brochure pertain to the new resort. "At the age of 57, Wright designed Nakoma clubhouse at the request of the Nakoma Country Club’s members. It was to be located in Madison, Wisconsin but never came to fruition. Nakoma was described the Club’s membership as having ‘originality and dignity and a feeling of a truly outdoor country club that should encourage a spirit of democracy and good fellowship among the membership.’ " Includes twelve photographs and a 3.75 x 8.75 loose Reply Card.

Size: 4 x 9.

Pages: Pp 12

ST#: 2002.99.0711

STONE & TILE DESIGN

	Date: 2002 Title: Stone & Tile Design - Fall 2002 Author: Adams, Jennifer Description: Resurrecting Wright’s Vision. Original 1920s design for the Nakoma Country Club built in Northern California. Size: Pages: Pp 62-66 ST#: 2002.33.1002