The Power of the Spirit, oil on cradled board, 24 x 18
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Whispering Way by K. Henderson
Whispering Ways, 30 x 30, oil on canvas
This American Indian 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 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.
The Delegate
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
Running Bear
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.
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.
Laughing Heart by K Henderson
Laughing Heart, 30 x 40, oil on linen
This Plains Indian has a face painted with a Coup Mark, a beaded shirt and holds a shield.
The background show a painting such as you would find on a robe or a tipi.
Dancing Bear
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.
Bear Talisman
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
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.
Warrior's Courage
This American Indian has his face painted white with a coup mark.
His hair is adorned with Eagle feathers.
Time is at Hand
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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