Antiquity of the Soul by K Henderson

Antiquity of the Soul, Oil on Canvas , 9 x 12

 This is another in my series of "Eyes". This Warrior has half of his face painted black and wears a Red Ribbon in his Hair.

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Forgotten Thoughts by K henderson

 

Forgotten Thoughts, 16 x 20, oil on linen 

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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Chief Charlot by K Henderson

Chief Charlot, 30 x 24, oil on canvas

Chief Charlot, also know as Charlot, Claw of the Little Grizzly, was head chief of the Bitterroot Salish from 1870 to 1910. Here he wears a top hat and frock coat. His face is painted white.

This painting is inspired by a photo taken by Edward H Boos in 1907. 

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Red Spirit by K Henderson

  "Red Spirit" , oil on linen, 14" x 11"

This is inspired by a vintage photograph 

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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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Coca Cola Cowboy by K Henderson

Coca Cola Cowboy, 30 x 30, oil on linen

With that title, of course it has to have a Coke Bottle in the painting. I've had this bottle for some time now and finally got to use it in a painting. Wow! Definitely more complicated than I expected but I'll be painting it again.   

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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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Hano Clown by K Henderson

 

Hano Clown is oil on canvas, 20 x 30.

The Hano Clown, also known as a koshari, wears a black and white head dress with horns made of sheepskin. The horns are stuffed with grass and have cornhusk tassels at the tips. Tufts of cornhusks are also worn at the ears.

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Horse Spirit by K Henderson

Horse Spirit, 36 x 36, oil on linen

In Olden Days, American Indians would record events in pictographs. These could be paintings on cave walls, robes, ledgers, tipis or shields.

The events would be legends or stories or personal accounts. When the painting told a story of a man's own feats the pictograph would recall the Power that helped the man in a particular circumstance and ask that all who heard his story be blessed similarly by the Power.

This Plains Indian  holds a shield telling of a horse raid.
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Laughing Dream by K Henderson

Laughing Dream, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

 Eagle feathers are worn in the hair of this Plains Indian. His face is painted with red and white clay and he wears a striped Blanket.

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Laughing Heart by K Henderson

Laughing Heart, 30 x 40, oil on linen

This Plains Indian has a painted face, a beaded shirt and holds a shield

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Looks to the Past by K Henderson

Looks to the Past, 20 x 30, oil on linen

This Plains Indian Warrior is glancing behind. He wears honors from past battles. Each eagle feather represents a brave deed and the hand painted on his face tells of an act of courage.
 

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Rain Bird by K Henderson

 

Rain Bird, 48 x 24, oil on linen

This Plains Indian wears a feathered headdress with bells. His face is painted white with red stripes.

The shield he holds has red trade cloth and has an image of a Rain Bird. Some mythology tells the story of a large bird gathering the clouds with its wings and bringing much needed rain.

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Running Bear by K Henderson

 Running Bear, 36 x 30, oil on linen

It's been a while since I've painted a Plains Indian Shield. It's long past due.

This shield shows a bear, red trade cloth, flicker feathers, eagle feathers and bells. The Plains Indian has his face painted white with red dots.

This painting is  Available for purchase.

Soul of Years~Oil Painting by K Henderson

 

Soul of Years, 20" x 30"

 

This American Indian  wears feathers and a red ribbon in his hair. His face is painted red, white and blue.

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Spirit Dancer by K Henderson

                                                 Spirit Dancer, 30 x 30, oil on linen

 This Plains Indian Woman wears a dress used 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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The Delegate by K Henderson

 

The Delegate, 36 x 36, oil on canvas

 

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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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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Whispering Way by K Henderson

Whispering Ways, 30 x 30, oil on canvas

This American is wearing a feathered headdress, has a coup mark on his face and wears a beaded medallion on his shirt

 

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Wings of the Night~Oil Painting by K Henderson

Wings of Night, oil on linen, 30 x 30

If you follow my work, you'll know that  I've been using a more subdued limited palette of colors in the past several months. I love the subtlety of these paintings, But I have gotten more than one request of "We want more color!"

So, In response, this Plains Indian is decked out with lots of RED against a blue background.

This painting is available for purchase.

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