NATIVE AMERICANS
04/03/2025
Blood Man
Three clans of Blackfeet Indians held a vast territory in the North Western United States and North into Canada. The Northern Blackfeet inhabited what is now Central Alberta, the Piegans, South Eastern Montana. While the Blood Indians guarded Montana's North Western mountain passes. Like all Blackfeet, the Bloods were restless and aggressive, moving frequently and warring constantly on the Cree, Flathead and Crow Indians. The Blood Indians were superb hunters and warriors. They were also striking in their looks with distinctive clothing and ways of dressing their hair. They had strong character-filled faces as shown in "Blood Man." The lighting and the warrior's face particularly appealed to the artist, as it showed not only the strength of features and the proud look of a warrior, but the face of a man who was confident of his status and abilities. This is not a man to take lightly, a man whose strengths it would be worth considering before making a challenge of any kind. The strong sunlight which is striking the face diagonally, gave an opportunity to show the many skin tones and the structure of the features. It is, without doubt, a powerful painting and a favourite of our youngest son. After a painting by Howard Terpning. Acrylic & Oil on board. 10in. x 8in. Not for sale. In artist's private collection.
Sacred Shirt
Sacred shirts were worn by the Blackfeet for their power and protection in battle. The holes represented the power of hailstones and sometimes bullet holes. After a painting by Howard Terpning. Acrylic on board. 10in. x 12in. Not for sale. In artist's private collection.
Cynic 1
This man's face is that of one who has seen life in all its good and bad aspects. A man that has become wary of trusting those who seek to lie, cheat and betray him. A man who has almost become weary of life itself, through incessant struggle and endeavour. Yet he still has the look of a someone who will conquer all of these feelings and find his true self, his true value as a warrior and a man. But perhaps only when his life is at an end and he meets his maker. Acrylic on board. 10in.x 8in. In private collection. After a painting by Howard Terpnin
Kiowa Warrior
The proud and confident look of a Kiowa warrior, young, strong and powerful. The facial features enhanced by the background light and the textures of his robe particularly appealed to the artist. The background assumes secondary importance to the warrior, however it serves to unite the whole painting and focus the eye on the main subject. After a painting by Howard Terpning. Acrylic on stretched canvas. 18.75" X 15.25" (23.75in. X 20.5in. including frame.) Not for sale. In artist's private collection.
Cheyenne with Yellow Scarf
A Cheyenne warrior has a cavalry scarf around his neck. It may have been obtained by trade or by the killing in battle of its previous owner, who is to say? Every item that the warrior wears has a specific meaning to events in his life and his status as a warrior is evident is his proud demeanour. After a painting by Howard Terpning. Acrylic on board. 10in. x 8in. In artist's private collection
The Cynic 2
This man's face is that of one who has seen life in all its good and bad aspects. A man that has become wary of trusting those who seek to lie, cheat and betray him. A man who has almost become weary of life itself, through incessant struggle and endeavour. Yet he still has the look of a someone who will conquer all of these feelings and find his true self, his true value as a warrior and a man. Acrylic on board. 16in. x 12in. (21.5in. x 17.5in. including frame). After a painting by Howard Terpning. In artist's private collection.
Shield of her Husband
A Sioux wife proudly carries the her husband's war shield, an honour the Sioux allowed only on special occasions. The shield was perceived as having magical powers and was usually always in the possession of the warrior or kept hidden in a safe place. Her buckskin dress is decorated with red and blue pony beads, an early trade item, and tiny bells that tinkle when she moves. A knife sheath, decorated with porcupine quills and an awl case decorated with beads, hang from her belt. After a painting by Howard Terpning. Acrylic & Oil on board. 18in. x 14in. Not for sale. In artist's private collection.
