Preliminary identification
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Overview
A striking contemporary Native American hand-cut steel wall medallion depicting a Hoop Dancer surrounded by geometric motifs, featuring four suspended steel feather dangles. The reverse bears a maker's label and inscription confirming it as a 2007 original collaboration between Cherokee artist Ron Mitchell and Seminole artist Harold Brummett.
Story
Cherokee artist Ron Mitchell partnered with Seminole artisan Harold Brummett in Oklahoma to hand-craft flame-tempered steel art. This 2007 piece captures the energy of the sacred Native American hoop dance in fire-colored metal.
Maker / Origin
Ron Mitchell, a registered Cherokee artist from Oklahoma, partnered with Seminole artisan Harold Brummett to produce distinctive flame-colored cut-steel art pieces during the 1990s and 2000s. Their collaboration blended traditional Southwestern and Native American iconography with modern metalworking techniques.
Condition & Value
Appears to be in very good original condition with rich torch-patina iridescence remaining vibrant. Minor natural surface oxidation marks on the reverse near spot welds, which is standard for welded steel sculpture and does not impact display value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.