Still Spirit by K Henderson

                                                    Still Spirit, oil on canvas, 30 x 30

I created this painted of an American Indian using a limited palette of colors.

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Time is at Hand by K Henderson

Time is at Hand, 30 x 30, Oil on linen

 

This painting shows a Plains Indian with a black hand (coup mark) painted on his face. This is a sign of Bravery. a sign of bravery. To be first to touch the enemy was regarded as the bravest deed of all, it was even a point of bravado for a single warrior to rush in among the enemy and strike one with quirt, coup stick or gun before attempting to fire, thus risking his own life.

His shirt is decorated with beads. He holds a shield.

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Warrior's Courage by K Henderson

                                    Warrior's Courage , 18 x 24, oil on cradled board

This American Indian has his face painted white with a coup mark.

His hair is adorned with Eagle feathers.

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Dream Caster by K Henderson

 

Dream Caster, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

This Plains Indian is adorned with lots of feathers. His face is painted with red pigment.

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Dancing Colors by K Henderson

Dancing Colors, 36 x 24, oil on canvas

 

 

 

 

 This painting shows an American Indian woman dancer wearing a traditional cutwork Ribbon dress.

I love the colors don't you?

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Fears Nothing by K Henderson

Fears Nothing, 20 x 30, oil on linen

This painting shows a Plains Indian with a black hand (coup mark) painted on his face. This is a sign of Bravery. To be first to touch the enemy was regarded as the bravest deed of all, it was even a point of bravado for a single warrior to rush in among the enemy and strike one with quirt, coup stick or gun before attempting to fire, thus risking his own life.

 

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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bear Talisman by K Henderson

                                        Bear Talisman is oil on canvas, 40" x 30".
The painting is a plains Indian wearing eagle feathers and a beaded shirt He hold a shield on which is painted a bear. There is also a beaded talisman with a bear claw. The talisman is said to give the shield bearer the attributes of The Bear : Strength and Courage

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Children of the Night by K Henderson

 Children of the Night,oil on canvas, 30" x 30" is another painting showing the regalia of the Plains Indian. Buffalo robe, Wolf headdress and ermine adorn this warrior. 

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Dancing Bear by K Henderson

 Dancing Bear, 40 x 30, oil on linen
This Plains Indian wears a Quilled shirt. Porcupine quillwork is an art form completely unique to North America. This decoration depicts bear paws.

The shield is also painted with bear paws.

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Delight Maker by K Henderson

Delight Maker, 20 x 30, oil on linen

One of the purposes of the Pueblo Clown is  to  provide their own humorous interpretation of popular culture, re-enforcing taboo and communicating tradition.

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Eyes of the Soul by K Henderson

Eyes of the Soul, oil on linen, 30" x 30"

This Plain Indian wears a feather Headdress with red ribbons


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Golden Eagle by K Henderson

Golden Eagle is 40" x 30", oil on linen

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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