Native American Images
There is a story behind each one of Carol's paintings, and she
shares her memories next to each image below. The thumbnail images may not show the entire image, so please click
on any one of them to see a larger picture.
Comfort |
The feeling of mother's comforting lap is needed by all
children. He has danced and played until late night sends him to that
comfort. Many of my own clothes are used here. The Kiowa leather dress is my
pride and joy. His little Del vest and Sioux moccasins are also part of my
attire that I use for paintings. |

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Morning Prayer |
The original eagle feather warrior's bonnet represented here
consists of 33 golden eagle tail feathers and 64 fluffies from the base of
the feather. The browband is adorned by woven dyed porcupine quills and
ribbons, and ermine tails decorate the sides. It is an amazing treasure of
the Indian's magnificent heritage. |

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Navajo Princess |
This is a beautiful study in pencil of a young woman with her
crown and traditional hair style of the Navajo tribe. |

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Serenity |
SOLD! A Navajo from Canyon De Chelly in Arizona, she was a
wonderful model for a workshop, and she is also a wonderful artist. Her
lovely peaceful expression catches the heart. She wears a beautiful velvet
studded blouse with a Zuni pin at the throat. Her long, dark hair is caught
up into a twist instead of wrapped with yarn in the traditional
way. |

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Medicine Feathers |
The full meaning of this painting surrounds the mystical power
and pride of the Eagle. The Golden Eagle feathers are a small treasure that
will be used in the many dance clothes Del creates. |

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Cheyenne Old Time |
When "Del Big Mountain", of French/Cheyenne heritage, winds and
twists in a traditional outfit of his own creation you know that you are
seeing "the real thing". A lifelong interest and tremendous skill at the
making of Indian regalia as well his skill as a dancer is fascinating. This
is Del's wedding outfit. |

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Chief Standing Bear |
This is "Chief Standing Bear" and his horse "Red". He is a Del
Indian who dresses in traditional Sioux leathers. He is a lovely human being
who worked with the young men in the scouting organization. His name was Bill
Kimi and he is much missed. |

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Santo
Domingo Treasures |
A few years ago we made a trip to New Mexico and visited the
Santo Domingo Pueblo. The color and style of their pots are very distinctive.
The inside of the pots are glazed so that they can be filled with water. The
bracelet is called a memory bracelet because it is threaded onto piano wire
and returns to its coil. |

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Cibique Sunrise |
Cathy was 14 years old when she was given a "Sunrise", the
ceremony that introduces her as a woman in the Apache tradition. Her
relatives all attend as well as the town's citizens. It is a very solemn and
important time for the young girls of the Apache tribe. I was an invited
guest to this event and felt honored to have witnessed it at the White Mt.
Apache reservation in Cibique, Arizona. |

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Fancy Feathers |
SOLD! Eagle feathers and fluffies, beads and leather and
anything that moves and jingles when the dancer spins and hops to the
heartbeat of the drum. An amazing experience to watch and hear. Most of the
tribes use the Feather Dancers as a starter for the Pow Wow because they are
so colorful, fast dancing and beautiful. |

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Kiowa
Baby |
SOLD! This adorable little six month baby boy belonged to a
young Indian woman who was modeling for a workshop. She happily shared her
darling little baby with us. |

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