Story Inside a Sioux Tipi
Long, cold Dakota nights were endured in such as a teepee, during which, the telling of cherished stories passed along tribal history from one generation to another.
Long, cold Dakota nights were endured in such as a teepee, during which, the telling of cherished stories passed along tribal history from one generation to another.
Calm and beautiful, at rest with nature…
The shelter of a tipi is a symbol from the past, reminiscent of a nomadic way of life. A life in which mankind lived off of the land and in harmony with nature.
This original girl print depicts a Dakota Plains Indian tipi at sunrise.
The image depicted is of tales told from inside a Plains Indian tipi. This story is of battle.
Watercolor and Gouache on paper
The Thunderbird is a symbolic form in Plains Indian culture. The strength and tradition it represents remains within the fabric of this rich culture.
Images in this painting are inspired by the ledger art of Amos Bad Heart Buffalo, who recorded tales told to him by his uncle and father, who fought in the Battle of the Greasy Grass.
There are possibly as many versions of the “true” story of a historical event, as the people who lived it.