Gallery 3
Going Home
The spirit rider is "going home" and is being show the way by the beloved golden eagle. A spirit rider is the memory of a loved one or a friend who has passed on.
To recap their image in the first part of the mourning process is effortless. Their face, smile, all details. As we start to heal it's a little harder to see them as clearly.
As time passes, they start to "fade" into a mist. Thi
Sunka Wankan Wanbli
The horse was a sacred being and we honored them. When we went to fight, raid, or hunt we always decorated them with the symbols they had earned. This was to show everyone this horse was a veteran. We were proud to ride this gift from the Creator.
Traditional Strength
This painting was for a boys boxing team. It was made to inspire and teach the concept of unity. The wolf is an animal who is comfortable within his pack or team. The wolf fears no one, he fights to protect and has a tremendous amount of stamina.
He is a messenger to the Creator like all animals. He also struggles to survive in a world that believes the wolf doesn't belong here
Sunka Wankan Akicita
The Spirit horse was a way the Lakota warrior kept the memory of his warhorse close to him. In a carved dance stick, painted on his shield, and of course in his memory.
These horses became relatives in the mind of the Lakota warrior and in his mind his horse was the prettiest, smartest and of course the fastest of all horses. A sign of trust, understanding and love.
Prairie Goat
To the Lakota hunters the antelope was not one of the favorite hunting animals, not because of his speed, but because they have a very strong wild taste and there are plenty of other game that smell a lot better. But he is one of the most handsome wild animals. We love to watch him run or just stand and occupy the grasslands.