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*Oversized Limited Edition Prints are only available unstretched for shipping. For local pickup or delivery please contact Marianne for oversized stretching prices.
Experience the vivid colors and cultural significance depicted in this beautiful portrayal of an Osage woman on the Great Plains.
Famous for their beautiful garments adorned with ribbon applique, the Osage Indians stand as one of the important nomadic Native American tribes of the Great Plains. French influence can be seen in several aspects of the tribe. Their very name, Osage, seems to be a French corruption of the actual name for themselves- “Wazhazhe”. Many of their crafts also bare the French mark including their abilities with ribbon applique.
The hand symbol is one of the oldest in North America. Such motifs have been found incised on rocks, cut from mica, drawn and tattooed on bodies and faces, painted on clothing and favorite horses, and here they are sewn in silk on the Osage “friendship blanket”. Hand motifs have symbolized spiritual power. They are an action symbol meaning “to do” or a symbol of presence saying “I am here.”
The name “M’on Sh’on” which is Osage for “Mother Earth” or “Sacred One,” was given to this painting to express the spiritual ties that bind these ancient nomadic tribesmen to their beloved Great Plains.
The 40” x 60” Special Edition Print has been altered from the original in scale and therefore is offered in an edition of 10.
Click on Photo to view Full Image
*Oversized Limited Edition Prints are only available unstretched for shipping. For local pickup or delivery please contact Marianne for oversized stretching prices.
Experience the vivid colors and cultural significance depicted in this beautiful portrayal of an Osage woman on the Great Plains.
Famous for their beautiful garments adorned with ribbon applique, the Osage Indians stand as one of the important nomadic Native American tribes of the Great Plains. French influence can be seen in several aspects of the tribe. Their very name, Osage, seems to be a French corruption of the actual name for themselves- “Wazhazhe”. Many of their crafts also bare the French mark including their abilities with ribbon applique.
The hand symbol is one of the oldest in North America. Such motifs have been found incised on rocks, cut from mica, drawn and tattooed on bodies and faces, painted on clothing and favorite horses, and here they are sewn in silk on the Osage “friendship blanket”. Hand motifs have symbolized spiritual power. They are an action symbol meaning “to do” or a symbol of presence saying “I am here.”
The name “M’on Sh’on” which is Osage for “Mother Earth” or “Sacred One,” was given to this painting to express the spiritual ties that bind these ancient nomadic tribesmen to their beloved Great Plains.
The 40” x 60” Special Edition Print has been altered from the original in scale and therefore is offered in an edition of 10.