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Catching A Rainbow | #309
Rainbows are magical symbols known throughout the world for good fortune, joy and renewal. To be touched by a rainbow is a euphoric experience. For many tribes a rainbow is the path that leads to the spirit world. Artist: R.E.R. Tribe: Unknown -
Little Medicine Man | #304
We are told that the Cherokee Medicine People travel to the rock caves to meet with the Little People and share in their secrets. Medicine people are still today an integral part of the traditional Native American lifestyle. Artist: Noe Tribe: Mayan -
Inuit Baby | #281
Children are considered a sacred gift from the Creator. Young ones are always included in ceremonial practices. It is not unusual to see small Native children sleeping soundly during Pow Wows and Ceremonies, as the drumming and singing continue throughout the night. Artist: Victor Tribe: Unknown -
Going Home | #278
Salmon represent the ‘Ancient Ones’ to Native people of the Pacific Northwest. From the beginning of time, Native people have been honoring the salmon and thanking the Ancient Ones for giving the People life. Community Artist: Kaila Farrell-Smith Tribe: Klamath-Modoc -
Flathead Child | #275
Native Americans photographed by Edward S. Curtis called him ‘shadow catcher’, but the images he captured were far more powerful than mere shadows. The men, women, and children seem as alive today as when Curtis took their pictures in the early part of the 20th century. Artist: Lomboy Tribe: Grand Ronde -
Rodeo Sisters | #226
When asked about this picture, Susana stated “traditional Native women were just as ‘fashion conscious’ as the women who shop on Rodeo Drive. Community Artist: Apolonia Susana Santos Tribe: Tygh Band, Yakama, Umpqua -
Prayer Dance for Hawk | #219
Kaila’s artwork attempts to bridge her experiences of places she’s explored to her ancestral ties as an indigenous woman, navigating a modern Western world. Community Artist: Kaila Rose Farrell-Smith Tribe: Klamath, Modoc -
You Warrior | #193
Galvin is an aspiring young artist who donated several pieces of art to Red Lodge on behalf of the Women’s Transition House Fund. This beautiful reproduction is created from an antique portrait of a young warrior. Artist: Lomboy Tribe: Grand Ronde -
Coastal Love Birds | #167
Northwest Coastal Art is a unique form of traditional art practiced by many coastal tribes in Oregon, Washington and Canada. The different markings on these birds represent the male and female. Their ‘connection’ or love for one another is portrayed by them touching at the beak and tail. Artist: Krazy James Tribe: Apache -
Feather and Flower | #159
Handmade cards are common place in most prisons. People create beautiful cards to send to their loved ones back home.This Thank You card was sent to Friends of Red Lodge. Artist: Robert Tribe: Cherokee -
Brother Wolf | #110
The wolf has an enormous sense of family responsibility and commitment to the pack or “clan”. Wolves have a sophisticated communication system. Artist: Ka Chee Che Tribe: Shuswap -
The Raven | #97
The Raven is a mystical creature known by many tribes as a magician, as well as a story teller. Artist: Ravenwolf Tribe: Koyukan Athabaskan-Muscogee Creek -
Tobacco Bear | #96
“We should not pervert our traditional medicine gifts for healing. Sickness is on the cigarette side and wellness is on the traditional side.” Artist: Ravenwolf Tribe: KoyukanAthabaskan-Muscogee -
Sitting Bull | #64
Tatanka-Iyotanka (1831-1890). Sitting Bull, Lakota Medicine Man and Chief was considered the last Sioux to surrender to the U.S. Government. Artist: Celia Tribe: Ho Chunk -
Wolf | #63
The wolf is a powerful symbol for Native Americans. It represents power and protection among many tribes. Artist: Tami Tribe: Unknown -
Kicking Bear | #25
Kicking Bear fought in the Battle of the Little Big Horn on June 25th, 1876. The artist states he drew the chief after watching the documentary Battle of the Little Big Horn, several times. Artist: E. Big Back Tribe: Northern Cheyenne -
Taste of Freedom | #16
Salmon is one of the four sacred foods used by the Indigenous people of the Columbia River Basin during their Longhouse worship ceremonies. Artist: Joseph Tribe: Unknown -
"My Protector | #11
“This art event has inspired me to represent my fellow Native people. I drew this piece to show my appreciation for our unity”. Artist: Andrea Tribe: Apache -
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