Rick Bartow

1946–2016

Introduction

Richard Elmer "Rick" Bartow (December 16, 1946 – April 2, 2016) was a Native American artist from Oregon.

He was a citizen of the Wiyot Tribe and a member of the Mad River band, who are Indigenous to Humboldt County, California. He primarily created pastel, graphite, and mixed media drawings, wood sculpture, acrylic paintings, drypoint etchings, monotypes, and a small number of ceramic works.

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Q7331224

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