Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Spirit War - Ghost Shirt



Spirit War, 30 x 40, oil on canvas
American Indian prophet, Wovoka, began the Ghost Dance religion in an attempt to bring peace between the Indians and the Whites. It brought together element of Paiute, Christian, Shaker and Mormon religions.  From the latter, Wavoka made use of the Mormon Endowment Robe, a robe "emblazoned with sacred symbols… reputed to protect the wearer from Satan and physical harm"
The Ghost Shirt is painted with symbols as a prayer to ask for natures help in restoring Peace and Abundance. The shirt was also said to protect the wearer from bullets.

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2 comments:

  1. As always, great work.

    BTW, thought you might be interested in the website that I stumbled upon on another artist's blog. http://www.buffalohearthagstrom.com/ you may already be aware of this.

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  2. Thanks Lokelani. I wish the images on the site were bigger!

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