Cheyenne Moccasins by K Henderson

Cheyenne Moccasins, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

These Moccasins are decorated with silver and beads

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To Hold in Honor by K Henderson

To Hold in Honor, 30 x 36, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian has his face painted Black and White. He wears a silver Scarf Slide

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Sioux Moccasins by K Henderson

Sioux Moccasins, 9 x 12, oil on canvas

I love painting moccasins. These beauties are decorated with beads, quills, metal cones and horse hair

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Painted Dreams by K. Henderson

Painted Dreams, 28 x 36, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian has his face painted Black and White and stands next to his Pinto horse.

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Assiniboin by K Henderson

Assiniboin, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

This American Indian wears a hair style that is associated with the Assiniboin Indian. He holds a shield and has a coup mark painted on his face 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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The Hour of our Dreams by K Henderson

The Hour of our Dreams, 36 x 36, oil on linen

This Plains Indian has his face painted red, white and blue. He wears a Trade Blanket and eagle Feathers.

Originally, paint used by the American Indians was made from clay, grease, plants or minerals.

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We Pray for Rain by K Henderson

We Pray for Rain, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian carries a shield painted with Thunderbirds. These supernatural creatures are said to control rainfall.
Eagle feathers are worn in the hair of this American Indian. His face is painted white and red, he wears a Trade Blanket and a beaded shirt.

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Remuda by K Henderson

Remuda, 42" x 62", oil on canvas

This heard of pinto horses are waiting to be saddled up for a day of work.

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Honor and Power by K Henderson

 Honor and Power, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

 This Plains Indian wears a beaded shirt. His hear is adorned with eagle feathers and ribbons. He hold a feather fan and a shield with the image of a bear.

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Ghost Shirt

Ghost Shirt, 36 x 30, oil on canvas

This type of shirt would have been worn in the Ghost Dance. It was said that performing the Ghost Dance would peacefully end the dominance of the white Man and return abundance to the land, including the return of the Buffalo.

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Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not, 36 x 30, oil on canvas.

A lot of work went in to creating shirts like these. They were created by the women of the tribe to honor the wearer.

 This buckskin shirt has strips of beads and horse hair wrapped in trade cloth.

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Far from Home

Far from Home, 24 x 28, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian is wearing a buckskin shirt painted Blue and Red. His face is painted black and white. His hair is adorned with eagle feathers.

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Faith in the Future

Faith in the Future, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian is painted Black and White. Originally "paint" was made from clay, ashes and ground minerals mixed with grease.

He wears a trade blanket and hold a shield which is painted with the image of a bear.

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