Wickenburg Treasures

Desert Caballeros Western Museum honors their generous benefactors in a show of their iconic private collection.

boots from master craftsman, Al Reynolds.

Another important piece, My Cat by Chiricahua Apache artist Allan Houser, was donated by Libby. “The Libby family is also supportive of the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona,” Igna explains, “so it made sense that they donated the Houser to us.”

These significant donors have created the backbone of Desert Caballeros, making it possible for them to continually educate the community and share important works of Western art with the public. The museum invites you to celebrate and honor their legacy by viewing their most desired treasures through March 7. Please visit the website for additional information and for updates on open hours.

Charles M. Russell (1864-1926), The Navajos, 1919, oil on canvas, 32½ x 44½”. DCWM Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Aiken Fisher. Photo © Terrence Moore.

Oscar E. Berninghaus (1874-1952), Fenced Land, ca. 1920, oil on canvas, 41½ x 45½”. DCWM Collection. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Aiken Fisher. Photo © Terrence Moore.

Allan Houser (1914-1994), My Cat, 1979, marble, 26½ x 14 x 10”. DCWM Collection. Gift of Mrs. Scott Libby Jr. Photo © Terrence Moore.