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The migrations of the elk herd through central Colorado inspired this design, with the elk on the dropped antler. This sculpture was originally created as an entrance for a ranch in Snowmass, Colorado that lies in the path of a … Continue reading
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The leopard is seldom seen grooming by the casual observer. Doug has spent hours of observation to experience the leopard in all his moods. There is a modern feeling to this fine silver piece with its high-polish finish. Size: 9H … Continue reading
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Hatari, meaning Danger in Swahili, is the perfect name for this creation, the endangered Black Rhino. There are very few left in the world today with the largest concentration in the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, which Doug visits annually. This … Continue reading
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This impressive argali is the largest wild sheep with the heaviest horns of any sheep in the world. It lives in the Asian Altai Mountains of Siberia and Mongolia. Here Doug has shown it running down a precipice with silver … Continue reading
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Doug has depicted the silver oryx running, as they are often seen on the distant dunes. The silver sand dune creates beautiful reflections on the black granite. The black markings and long tails of these desert oryx make them unique … Continue reading
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The eland is the largest of the antelopes in the world. These stately animals remain agile in spite of being massive. Douglas Van Howd has observed these mighty animals in Cameroon and found inspiration for both his paintings and sculptures. This .999 … Continue reading
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Found in Asia, the magnificent Marco Polo Sheep live on the plateau of Pamir, the roof of the world, three miles above sea level. First described by the explorer Marco Polo, it is a little smaller than the argali, but … Continue reading
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One of the Big Five most dangerous animals of Africa is the impressive and powerful African Cape Buffalo. Usually seen surrounded by the movement of birds, the delicate and graceful egrets set off its massive form. Size: 11H x 21L … Continue reading
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Swahili for zebra, punda milia literally means donkey with stripes. The zebra is the horse lover’s African favorite. The single zebra is a beautiful depiction in polished silver with a hint of black stripes. Since they are often seen standing … Continue reading
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This highly detailed African elephant was created from Doug’s years of experience in Africa. It was personally signed by Ronald Reagan, To a great artist in 1980 on his 70th birthday, the night he announced his presidential candidacy. Size: 18H … Continue reading
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The African elephant is one of Doug’s favorites of all animals in the world. Tembo, its Swahili name, depicts an African bull elephant. This piece is cast in .999 fine silver. Size: 12.5H x 15L x 10D Price: Please Inquire … Continue reading
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This silver piece was inspired by the rare white tiger of India, depicted in highly polished silver, created in memory of Indira Ghandi and her efforts to save the white tiger from extinction. Size: 3.5H x 10.5L Price: Please Inquire … Continue reading
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Doug designed this reticulated giraffe with the spots depressed to bring a highly polished finish to the surface showing the beauty of the silver. It is seen flushing out the blue helmeted guinea fowl as it runs gracefully along. Size: … Continue reading
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A realistic but modern sculpture of the common Burchell’s Zebra. The punda milia, its swahili name, is another of Doug’s African favorites. With the highly polished silver, dark accents for the stripes, and a sculpted relief of two zebras drinking … Continue reading
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The mammoth mysteriously disappeared many years ago, but Doug’s creation has brought him back to life for modern times. The monument version of this sculpture was gifted to Dave McCoy, founder of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in Mammoth Lakes, California, … Continue reading