Seeks the Sun

Seeks the Sun, oil on linen, 18 x 24

American Indians painted their faces for many reasons: Protection from the sun, ceremonial, personal recognition and others

Here, he wears white paint, white being the color of light, life and the Southeast - where the Sun rises with life-renewing power. The heavy white paint or clay is a prayer for long life.

The lines of flesh represent the straight roads that lead to the Great Spirit

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Before I Sleep

Before I Sleep, oil on canvas, 20 x 16

This Cowboy depicts a character from the Wild West around the 1880's. He wears typical clothing from that period: Hat, vest, leather cuffs, scarf, and striped pants. The outfit is completed with a beaded knife sheath, pocket watch, holster and guns and leather chaps.

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Southwest Art Magazine Features K. Henderson

Whispering Wind, 20 x 30 oil on linen

I was recently interviewed by Gussie Fauntleroy for the April 2015 Issue of Southwest Art Magazine. It’s a 4 page article and I know you will enjoy enjoy it.

You can see the article here http://www.southwestart.com/featured/henderson-k-apr2015

Reflections of a Dream

Reflection of a Dream, 36 x 30, oil on canvas

Gifts from the Ocean

Gifts from the Ocean is 30 x 36, oil on canvas

Plains women made dresses out of skins, wool and cloth and would decorate them with natural local  items and trade items.
Elk eye teeth were often used.The number of teeth used was a sign of wealth. A cheaper substitute for teeth were cowrie shells which were a Trade item. The shape of the shell was similar to teeth and gave the same decorative effect.
This painting shows a red velvet dress with many cowrie shells

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A Time Ago

A Time Ago, 18 x 24, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian has his face painted white. He wears eagle feathers in his hair

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Shields and Beads by K Henderson

Battle of Honor, 42 x 36, oil on canvas

Honor and Power, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

Earth and Sky, 36 x 30, oil on canvas

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Silent Song

Silent Song, 30 x 20, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian wears a headdress of beads, bells and trade cloth. Attached to his shirt is a disc of Abalone. All of these items were "Trade Items" although the abalone was also exchanged amongst the various tribes before the European Traders arrived.

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American Indian Moccasins by K. Henderson

Sioux Moccasins, 9 x 12, oil on canvas

Cheyenne Moccasins, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

 

Moccasins, 12 x 9, oil on canvas

American Indian Pottery by K Henderson

Moccasins and Baskets, 36 x 30, oil on canvas

Redwing, 30 x 24, oil on canvas

Corn and Basket, 30 x 36, oil on canvas

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Cowgirl Trio 1 by K Henderson

Angel of the Prairie, 36 x 30, oil on linen

Cowgirl Dreams, 24 x 18, oil on linen

On The Fringe, 40 x 30, oil on linen

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American Indians by K Henderson

Strong Wind, 30 x 20, oil on linen

Silent Sentry, 48 x 24, oil on linen

Pale Fire, 40 x 30, oil on canvas

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Heart Beat by K Henderson

 

Heart Beat, 30 x 40, oil on linen

It seems like forever since I posted a new painting. I hope you find this worth waiting for.

This Plains Indian wears a feathered Headdress with ribbons. Many years ago I was allowed into the Vaults of the Philbrook Museum in Tulsa. I was shown a beautiful old War Bonnet. What a shock to find that the crown was made from a Stetson felt hat!!

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