Eagle Medicine by K Henderson

 

Eagle Medicine, 12 x 9, oil on canvas. 

This is a beaded amulet that would be worn as a necklace or in the hair. It could also be attached to a shield or a shirt. The Eagle talons were used as means to be connected with the eagle who was a messenger to the spirit world.

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Silent Eyes by K. Henderson

 

 Silent Eyes, 9" x 12" oil on canvas

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

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Laughing Heart by K Henderson

 

Laughing Heart, 30 x 40, oil on linen

This Plains Indian has a painted face, a beaded shirt and holds a shield. 

The Coup mark or hand painted on his face is a sign of bravery.

The background is an image you might see on a tipi

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Rain Bird by K Henderson

 

Rain Bird, 48 x 24, oil on linen

This Plains Indian wears a feathered headdress with bells. His face is painted white with red stripes.

The shield he holds has red trade cloth and has an image of a Rain Bird. Some mythology tells the story of a large bird gathering the clouds with its wings and bringing much needed rain.

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Running Bear by K. Henderson

 

 Running Bear, 36 x 30, oil on linen

It's been a while since I've painted a Plains Indian Shield. It's long past due.

This shield shows a bear, red trade cloth, flicker feathers, eagle feathers and bells. The Plains Indian has his face painted white with red dots.

This painting is  Available for purchase.

Soul of Years by K. Henderson

 

 

Soul of Years, 20" x 30"

 

This American Indian  wears feathers and a red ribbon in his hair. His face is painted red, white and blue.

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Whispering Ways, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

This American Indian is wearing a feathered headdress, has a coup mark on his face and wears a beaded medallion on his shirt 

 

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The Delegate by K Henderson

 

 

The Delegate, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

 

This painting is a continuation of my 'Top Hat" series. In the 1880's The Powers That Be in the United States Government would invite American Indian leaders to Washington. There they were given gifts such as clothing, flags, hats etc. The recipient would then use these items as they saw fit. This hat is decorated with parts of a flag, an emblem from a helmet, ribbons and feathers

 

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Wings of the Night by K Henderson

 

Wings of the Night, 30 x 30 oil on linen

This Plains Indian wears a feathered headdress with ermine tails.

I love the color Red and this painting has plenty of it. His face is painted white

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