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 American Indian
Chief Charlot, 30 x 24, oil on canvas
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.
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Quills and Cones by K henderson
Quills and Cones, 8 x 10, oil on panel
Porcupine quillwork is an art form completely unique to North America. Before the introduction of glass beads, quillwork was a major decorative element used by the peoples who resided in the porcupine’s natural habitat.
In regions where the porcupine was not found, quills generally became a significant trade item.Although it was the practice to use the quills from porcupines, it was not an uncommon practice to use bird quills.
Quills were often dyed red, yellow, green, purple and orange.To get these colors, the quills are soaked in moss, roots, berries, herbs and other plants.
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Plains Indian Bladder Bag
Plains Indian Bladder Bag, 10 x 9, oil on board © K. Henderson
In the past, no part of a harvested animal went to waste. Bags like this were made from the bladder of an elk or deer. They could be highly decorated with quillwork and beads and might be carried on a belt. They were used to carry Quills or other small maker supplies and other small objects.
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Wild West!
Wild West!, 36 x 36, oil on linen
As I reported recently, I’m painting a series of oils based on the American Indians that preformed in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. I’m using photos from the late 1800’s as my reference and inspiration.
But what would this series be without a painting of Buffalo Bill Cody?
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Purple Coneflowers
Purple Coneflowers, 36 x 36, oil on canvas
I love purple coneflowers. they are one of the few plants that grow fairly well in my dry mountain garden (if I can keep the Elk away!)
They add a nice complimentary color to the basket, blanket and pot
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