Red Spirit

Red Spirit by K. Henderson, oil painting, 14″ x 11″

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Shadow of the Warrior

Shadow of the Warrior, 20 x 30, oil on linen

This Plains Indian has his face painted red, white and blue. He wears Eagle Feathers in his hair.

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Sings to the Buffalo

Sings to the Buffalo, 36 x 24, oil on linen

According to tradition some people were gifted by spirit helpers to use a special song to lure buffalo into a  buffalo pound  which was a huge corral with walls covered by the leaves of thick bushes. As he sang, he used a drum. The song enticed the lead buffalo cow to bring her herd into the enclosure.

This painting is inspired by a 1880’s photograph of a Cree Indian who was said to have this gift.

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Forsaken

Forsaken, 30 x 20, Oil on Linen

This Plains Indian Has his face painted white. The Coup Mark (hand) painted on his face represents bravery. To be first to touch the enemy was regarded as the bravest deed of all, it was even a point of bravado for a single warrior to rush in among the enemy and strike one with quirt, coup stick or gun before attempting to fire, thus risking his own life.

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Fears Nothings

Fears Nothing, 20 x 30, oil on linen

This painting shows a Plains Indian with a black hand (coup mark) painted on his face. This is a sign of Bravery. To be first to touch the enemy was regarded as the bravest deed of all, it was even a point of bravado for a single warrior to rush in among the enemy and strike one with quirt, coup stick or gun before attempting to fire, thus risking his own life.

 

Wings of the Night

Wings of the Night, 30 x 30 oil on linen

This Plains Indian wears a feathered headdress with ermine tails. His face is painted white with black dots.

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Am I Dreaming

Am I Dreaming, 30 x 30, oil on linen

 This painting shows a Plains Indian wearing a striped shawl. His hair is adorned with Eagle Feathers and his face is painted blue and white

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Seeks the Sun

Seeks the Sun, oil on linen, 18 x 24

American Indians painted their faces for many reasons: Protection from the sun, ceremonial, personal recognition and others

Here, he wears white paint, white being the color of light, life and the Southeast – where the Sun rises with life-renewing power. The heavy white paint or clay is a prayer for long life.

The lines of flesh represent the straight roads that lead to the Great Spirit

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A Time Ago

A Time Ago, 18 x 24, oil on canvas

 This Plains Indian has his face painted white. He wears eagle feathers in his hair

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Shields and Beads by K Henderson

Battle of Honor, 42 x 36, oil on canvas

Honor and Power, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

Earth and Sky, 36 x 30, oil on canvas

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