Sacred Honor by K Henderson

Sacred Honor, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

The American Indian was quick to assimilate European items into their culture. Did you know that many 'War Bonnets' are made on the crowns of felt hats? The feathers on this bonnet are attached with red Trade Cloth.

The scarf is silk. The vest and skirt could be bought at any mercantile or might be government issued. Even the bones in his 'sash' are cow bones manufactured specifically for Indian Trade.

The eagle feathers and elk teeth are traditional symbols of honor and wealth.

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Earth and Sky by K Henderson

Earth and Sky, 36 x 30, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian wears a beaded shirt. His shirt is painted Red (the color of the earth) and Blue (the color of the sky)

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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Dreams of Fear and Glory

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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Christmas Cactus now showing at The Art of the Flower

Christmas Cactus, 30 x 36, oil on canvas

This is one of 2 of my paintings which can be seen and purcahsed at the New Mexico Art League's exhibition 'The Art of the Flower'

Exhibition Dates: June 7 - July 25, 2014

Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10:00am to 4:00pm

 Artists' Reception: June 14, 5 - 7:30pm

New Mexico Art League Gallery
3409 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque NM
Hours: 10-4 Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat(505)293-5034

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The Hour of Glory by K Henderson

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 by K Henderson

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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Battle of Honor by K Henderson

Battle of Honor, 42 x 36, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian carries a shield painted with 2 battling animals. It is adorned with trade cloth and a beaded antler.

He wears eagle feathers in his hear and a beaded shirt.

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Age of Wisdom by K Henderson

Age of Wisdom, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

These three women wear striped Trade Blankets.

Trade blankets have long been an integral part of Native American culture. They're used for clothing, bedding, warmth, ceremonial dances and gifts for important occasions.

 The original Indian trade blankets were the multi-striped point blankets imported by the Hudson's Bay Company from English woolen mills. Trade blankets were among the earliest items of exchange between American Indians and Europeans fur traders in the 1700's. From 1780 to 1890 the blanket was a staple in every fur trader's inventory and thousands upon thousands found their way into indigenous hands.

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My Heart Beats Like a Drum by K Henderson

My Heart Beats Like a Drum, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

This American Indian holds a drum and drum stick. He is painted Black and White and wears black feathers in his hair.

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First Ride by K Henderson

First Ride, 36" x 36", oil on linen

This painting shows a young Cowboy out for his first ride on a Carousel Horse. This image was inspired by a vintage sepia tone photograph. The colors are glazed on to emulate a hand colored photo.

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Ready to Ride by K Henderson

Ready to Ride, 18 x 24, oil on canvas

For you horse lovers I'm offering this equestrian painting

 

This horse is saddled up and ready to hit the trail. The dog awaits his master. It looks like a great day to head towards the mountains

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Indian Artifacts

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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Crow Medicine by K Henderson

Crow Medicine, oil on board, 10 x 8,  © K Henderson

The use of animals parts was a way to connect man with the the Spirit World. Using the talon of a hawk or eagle was a prayer to give the warrior the ability to strike his enemy as successfully as the bird strikes it's prey

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