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Blanket Series
This series was developed to represent the symbol of the First Nation tradition of a appreciation and gratitude of an individual, a giveaway blanket. The blanket is wrapped around the honoree to demonstrate maternal comfort and spiritual honor. |
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Sunrise Blanket II
12" X 16", Oil and acrylic on canvas
Featured book cover for “Indigenous Social Work Around the World,” edited by Mel Gray, John Coates and Michael Yellow Bird.
Sunrise Blanket II was designed as an acknowledgement of the continuing rebirth of all Indigenous Peoples of the world. The sunrise is regarded by Indigenous Peoples as one of the many centers of life-giving sources for all beings. It is a symbol, a reality that is imbued with deep cultural and spiritual meaning and story. It represents new beginnings, new life, hope, opportunities, and change.
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Three Tribes Blanket
11" X 17" Watercolor
*Private Collector - Sheridan Wy
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16" X 21", Mono Print
*Private Collector - Bismarck, ND
From the Jaune Quick to see Smith, "Offering of the Heart" Traveling Show. This Mono-print is an introduction to the blanket series and tribute the Holy Dog Nation. The center of this piece represents the sacred horse bundles; its layers of yellow and orange signify the enlightenment and the respect given of this revered animal of the Arikara nation.
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"Many Lodges, As Long as the Grass Grows"
10" x 10", oils
Private Collector - Lawrence KS |
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"Sunrise Pony Blanket"
12" x 12"- Mixed Media: Oils, Horse hair, Beads
*Private Collector - Bismarck, ND
The horse (Sacred Dog) or also referred to as Indian pony, was a gift to the People by the Creator and revered by the Plains tribes. The Indian pony became an everyday blessing when traveling, hunting, carrying warriors into battle and in ceremony. This blanket is a tribute to the spirit of the sacred dog and the Plains tribes that honor this gift. The Blanket displays the heavenly blues ascending on the morning sunrise colors of reds and oranges. In the corners the blue triangles are representations of the four directions. In the center both male and female horses symbolize the longevity of this gift.
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"Vision Quest Blanket"
22" x 28" - Oils
Private Collector - Columbia Falls MT
This blanket displays the “Crying/pray for a vision” ceremony or also known as wakaraanu'at in the Arikara language. The Vision Quest is a ceremony of giving of oneself in a sacred place without food and water for four days and four nights in prayer. Traditionally, Buffalo hides were used, but as The Native Tribes evolved a Blanket has sometime replaced hides.
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Untitled
Watercolor on Arches 140 lbs
Private Collector, Minot ND
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"Sunrise Blanket"
Watercolor on Arches 140 lbs
Private Collector, Nebraska
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