Sioux Painting on Muslin

Sioux Painting on Muslin

ca 1900

brightly painted vignettes depicting two engagements with the Pawnee

the upper scene shows a Pawnee warrior kneeling with his rifle and shooting towards four mounted Sioux warriors who herd a group of stolen ponies

the lower scene features two Pawnee warriors, bow and arrows drawn, being chased by a group of five Sioux warriors, all Sioux are dressed in their best and their ponies are decked out with German silver bridles and knotted tails

(sight) 27-1/2 x 62-1/4 inches; (frame) 41 x 76-1/4 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Native American & Prehistoric Art