Bear Shield Talisman, 12 x 9, oil on canvas

The Plains Indians would have personal talismans that they could wear as hair ornaments, clothing adornments or hang from their shields, horses, doorways etc.

This painting shows a beaded crystal attached to a shield painted with an image of a bear. This would give the owner the strength and power of The Bear

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Morning Light, 30 x 40, oil on canvas

This painting has a ledger or robe paintings in the back ground. The one in this painting depicts a Horse Raid

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Sees Forever, 24 x 20, oil on linen

This painting is based on a photo from the turn of the 20th century. I painted it in browns and red to resemble a tinted photograph

This Plains Indian wears a feather, beads and trade cloth in his hair. The circle painted around his eye is to give him better vision.

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A Time Ago is 18″ x 24″ oil on canvas

The red stripes on his face represent the tears shed for those that fell during battle

This painting of a young Plains Indian warrior can be purchased at Red Willow Gallery in Tubac AZ 12 Tubac Road Tubac, AZ 85646. Or call (520) 398-2154

Gifts from the Ocean, 30 x 36, oil on canvas

This painting just sold at Warriors Work Gallery’s 15th anniversary show. Yes, they have other paintings available. Stop by the gallery at 277 Main Street, Hill City, SD or find art work on their website

Dream Caster, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

This painting can be purchased at Spirits in the Wind Gallery in Golden, CO or by phone 303-279-1192 or inquire art@spiritsinthewindgallery.com

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As Long as the Sun Rises, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian wears eagle feathers in his hair. His face is painted red.

This painting can be purchased at Gallery at the Windsor in Del Norte, CO or by phone 719.657.9030

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Sees for Miles, 30 x 30, oil on linen

Otter Breastplates were worn by the Plains Indians and were commonly decorated with Trade Mirrors
Fur traders introduced Trade Mirrors to the American Indians in the 17th century. Reflective surfaces were thought to have mystical powers and these mirrors were quickly adopted for use as decorative additions to warbonnets, otter breastplates and bustles, as well as for signaling mirrors.

All We Have Seen, 30 x 40, oil on linen

This Plains Indian has his face painted Blue White. He wears a shell necklace and an elaborate headdress of feathers and beads.

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Chief Charlot, also know as Charlo, Claw of the Little Grizzly, was head chief of the Bitterroot Salish from 1870 to 1910. Here he wears a top hat and frock coat. His face is painted white.

This painting is inspired by a photo taken by Edward H Boos in 1907.