The Pale of Truth

The Pale of Truth, oil on cradled Board, 24 x 18

The young Plains Indian wears a 'War Shirt' decorated with blue paint, red trade cloth with porcupine quills and hair tassels wrapped in leather. He has eagle feathers in his hair and his face is painted with white clay.

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Moon Gazer II American Indian

Moon Gazer II, 60 x 40, oil on canvas

It was common for hair locks to be attached to 'War Shirts' of the Plains Indians. The hair may be that of a family member, taken in battle from an enemy or be animal hair. Whatever the case, it is a symbol of personal honor

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Wears His Glory by K. Henderson

Wears His Glory , oil on linen, 30 x 40

Despite what you may have seen in the movies, the Plains Indians didn't (and don't) wear fancy beaded and quilled shirts everyday. They are for Special Occasions.

These highly decorated shirts were created for honored community members. The hair locks are said to embody personal power. And they add beauty to the shirt

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The Pale of Truth

The Pale of Truth, oil on cradled Board, 24 x 18

The young Plains Indian wears a 'War Shirt' decorated with blue paint, red trade cloth with porcupine quills and hair tassels wrapped in leather. He has eagle feathers in his hair and his face is painted with white clay.

This painting is currently available for purchase.

Moon Gazer II American Indian

Moon Gazer II, 60 x 40, oil on canvas

I had a request from one of my galleries to create a large painting. This is the results.

It was common for hair locks to be attached to 'War Shirts'of the Plains Indians. The hair may be that of a family member, taken in battle from an enemy or be animal hair. Whatever the case, it is a symbol of personal honor