Ghost Dance Shirt

“Ghost Dance Shirt” 12 x 36” Oil on Clayboard The inspiration for this painting is a period Northern Cheyenne Native American Ghost Dance Shirt.  Adorned with traditional beading, hair, quill work and rawhide fringe, this shirt was intended to protect the wearer and bring forth the strength of the ancestors.  The petroglyphs imagery incorporated into the painting is symbolic of …

Thunderbird Symbolic Ghost Dance

“Thunderbird Symbolic Ghost Dance” 11 x 30” WC & Gouache on Paper The Thunderbird is a powerful symbol in Native American culture.  It appears repeatedly in ceremonial objects.  Its image is also commonly found carved into stone, known as petroglyphs.  The legendary Thunderbird ruled the skies, and was credited with thunder and lightning.  Its powerful presence was feared and revered. …