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One of the single most important additions, that changed the lifestyle and culture of the Native American Indian, was the horse. Brought to the New World by the Spanish in the 16th century, the horse soon became well sought after by the native tribes.
Thought to possess powerful medicine, horses migrated from the Southwest, through trade and raids, to the native peoples of the north. Thus began the great nomadic Plains Indian culture that lasted from around 1750 to the late 1800’s. One of the most prominent nations that participated in that Plains culture were the Lakota or Western Sioux.
A Sioux warrior loved his horse as his most dependable friend. Indeed, much of a warrior’s success, in hunting and battle, depended upon how well the two worked together. This close relationship was often seen in the similar way the rider would decorate both he and his horse, showing the horse to be an extension of himself, and worthy of the same primping and concern.
Enjoy the look of the original painting with hand embellished, painted “beads” highlighting the edges of the saddle blanket. Incredibly detailed, textured beads are hand painted by the artist and finished with a gloss varnish. This technique gives the look and feel of actual glass seed beads. Can be added to the 30 × 40 inch print only, for an additional $2500. Please contact Marianne with any questions.
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One of the single most important additions, that changed the lifestyle and culture of the Native American Indian, was the horse. Brought to the New World by the Spanish in the 16th century, the horse soon became well sought after by the native tribes.
Thought to possess powerful medicine, horses migrated from the Southwest, through trade and raids, to the native peoples of the north. Thus began the great nomadic Plains Indian culture that lasted from around 1750 to the late 1800’s. One of the most prominent nations that participated in that Plains culture were the Lakota or Western Sioux.
A Sioux warrior loved his horse as his most dependable friend. Indeed, much of a warrior’s success, in hunting and battle, depended upon how well the two worked together. This close relationship was often seen in the similar way the rider would decorate both he and his horse, showing the horse to be an extension of himself, and worthy of the same primping and concern.
Enjoy the look of the original painting with hand embellished, painted “beads” highlighting the edges of the saddle blanket. Incredibly detailed, textured beads are hand painted by the artist and finished with a gloss varnish. This technique gives the look and feel of actual glass seed beads. Can be added to the 30 × 40 inch print only, for an additional $2500. Please contact Marianne with any questions.