Bear Shield Talisman by K Henderson

 

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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Assiniboine Amulet by K Henderson

 

Assiniboine Amulet, 8 x 10, oil on canvas

Small leather medicine pouches or amulets were made by the Plains Indians and worn around the neck or attached to clothing or shields. These bags could be plain or decorated with beads, shells etc. It's what was inside the bag that was most important. These small bags would contain protection, luck, and healing power. Stones, feathers, metal, animals claws or teeth, and herbs may be placed in these bags. Each was personal to its owner and would contain items that were significant to the individual.

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Beaded Bag by K Henderson

 

Beaded Bag, 12 x 9, oil on canvas

The Plains Indians made beaded bags for several purposes. They made hold mirrors, needles for sewing, paint, or Strike-a-lights for starting fires. Or any other object they wanted to keep safe.

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Peace Medal by K Henderson

 

Peace Medal, 12 x 9, oil on board

This still life features a photo of Osage Chief Bacon Rind, a Peace Medal, a red ribbon and an Eagle feather

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Aces and Eights by K Henderson

 

Aces and Eights, 12 x 9, oil on board

Aces and Eights is known as the Dead Man's Hand in a two-pair poker hand. The hand gets its name from the legend of it being the five-card-draw hand held by Wild Bill Hickok at the time of his murder (August 2, 1876). It is accepted that the hand included the aces and eights of both the black suits. There is still debate about what the 5th card was.

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I've just Got to be a Cowgirl by K Henderson

 

I've just Got to be a Cowgirl, 20 x 16, oil on canvas

Cowgirls! This painting has cowgirls, a cowboy and a horse (ok, its a mule) . What more could you want in a western painting?

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Indian Artifacts by K Henderson

 

Indian Artifacts, 16 x 20 oil on canvas

The subject of this painting is figurines you may have found in the "Olden Days": a plastic Indian, a Chalk figure like you could win at the Fair, a tin horse with a Brave on his back and a ceramic American Indian salt and pepper set.


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I ride and old Paint by K Henderson

 

I Ride an Old Paint, 18 x 24, oil on canvas

The title of this painting comes from the song written by Woody Guthrie.
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Silent Eyes by K Henderson

Silent Eyes, 8" x 10" oil on canvas

 

 

 

I think the most captivating part of an animal is the eyes. What do you think?

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Homestead by K Henderson

 

Homestead, 20" x 16", oil on canvas

This is a portrait of a young women in front of a wooden building on an old homestead. The building has since fallen down the the women is now old looking back at days gone by.
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Forever Brave by K Henderson

 

Forever Brave, 12" x 9", Oil on board

This little guy is one of my favorite vintage ceramic figures . He’s a little warrior with a tomahawk.

He is standing in front of a wool blanket. Can you tell that I love the color Red?

As I’ve said before, I love painting the different textures. The roughness of the wool, the shiny hardest of the ceramic and the satin reflections on the table all come together to make a nice contrast.

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Beaded Moccasins by K Henderson

 

 Beaded Moccasins, 8 x 10, oil on board

 

These Plains Indian Moccasins are heavily beaded with red, white, blue and green seed beads.

This is one of my few small oil paintings available. It is framed and ready to hang.

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Cowboy Still Life by K Henderson

Cowboy Still Life, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

 

 

 

 

I love anything Cowboy. I guess it comes from growing up in an era of early television when all the best TV shows were westerns.

Spurs, guns, boots and a little indian pottery for diversity. What more could you want?

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Red Pot and Peppers Still Life by K. Henderson

 

Red Pot and Peppers, 30 x 30, oil on canvas
 

It's been a while since I've created one of my 'Pot' still lifes. I've always enjoyed painting them so I felt it was time for a new one.

This painting has 3 pots, red peppers and a photo of an American Indian woman.

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Antiquity of the Soul by K Henderson

Antiquity of the Soul, Oil on Canvas , 9 x 12

 This is another in my series of "Eyes". This Warrior has half of his face painted black and wears a Red Ribbon in his Hair.

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Forgotten Thoughts by K henderson

 

Forgotten Thoughts, 16 x 20, oil on linen 

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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Chief Charlot by K Henderson

Chief Charlot, 30 x 24, oil on canvas

Chief Charlot, also know as Charlot, 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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Red Spirit by K Henderson

  "Red Spirit" , oil on linen, 14" x 11"

This is inspired by a vintage photograph 

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