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.
Moccasins and Baskets, 36 x 30, oil on canvas
Redwing, 30 x 24, oil on canvas
Corn and Basket, 30 x 36, oil on canvas
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The Delegate, 36 x 36, oil on canvas
This will be my last ‘New’ American Indian painting available directly from me for the next few months as I prepare for upcoming shows. Of course, I have several paintings still available at my wonderful galleries. You may contact them or me for information about available paintings.
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Whispering Storm, 16 x 20, oil on linen
This Plains Indian wears a black robe and a red scarf. He has eagle feathers in his hair.
His face is painted white with a Coup Mark.
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Teach My Heart to Sing,36 x 30, oil on canvas
This plains Indian carries a shield adorned with trade cloth. He wear eagle feathers in his hair. his buckskin shirt is beaded
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Zuni Pot, oil on canvas, 8 x 10
I love the asymmetrical shape of this pot.
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Earth and Sky, 36 x 30, oil on canvas
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Dreams of Fear and Glory, 36 x 36, oil on canvas
This Plains Indian wears a beaded shirt. He necklace is made of shells.
The hand on his face represents a battle honor. It is a Coup mark which indicates that he has gotten close enough to touch an enemy in battle. This is considered braver than killing from a distance.
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The Hour of Glory, 30 x 30, oil on linen
This Plains Indian carries a shield with the symbols of hail and lightning. These symbols were meant to protect the shield bearer from the forces of nature and prayer for hail and lightning to fall on the warrior’s enemy.
His hair is adorned with eagle feathers. His face is painted red, white and blue
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Battle Weary, 28 x 24, oil on canvas
This Plains Indian carries a shield painted with Turtle.
He wears eagle feathers in his hear and a trade blanket. His face is painted white and red.
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