Featured in this lot is this Ace Powell (1912-1978) limited edition etching of a Native American Sioux, Ute or Navajo Tree/Sky Burial circa 1950-60s. Ace Powell, who was raised in Tularosa, New Mexico, went on to paint realistic scenes of western action, wildlife, and Native Americans in the style and tradition of Charles Russell. He produced between 12,000 and 15,000 paintings and sculptures during his prolific career. He loved sculpting in terra cotta, stone, and wood, but he felt that oil was his best medium. He was well versed in etching as well. Charlie Russell had a summer house close to the Powell residence; the Russells were friends with the Powell family and supported Asa, who went by "Ace," in his artistic endeavors. He established a studio in Choteau, Montana, from where he produced book illustrations in addition to carving wood animals. Following the death of his first wife at the age of 29, he worked in a defense plant, served a brief stint in the Army, and owned a plastic figurine company in Yakima, Washington. However, his business partnership was terminated when his partner ran off with his second wife. He wed artist Nancy McLaughlin in 1952, and the two of them ran a successful gallery in Hungry Horse, Montana, until it burned down in 1964. Following their divorce, he wed Thelma Conner in 1965. In Kalispell, Montana, at the age of 65, he passed away. The etching shows a recently deceased member of the tribe placed into a sky burial. A bag hangs off of the top of the structure with two feathers. There are two birds in the background and scare clouds. The bottom is signed by the artist and reads, "Ace L. Powell 9/50". The piece is set in a a small black frame and set behind glass. The piece measures 7 1/8" L x 9 1/8" W x 1/2" D.