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Paula says - "These bison are based on Lakota ceremonial dance sticks. Hand made of poplar wood, considered the best wood for carving these long items. Hand painted with the same design on both sides by Lakota artist Alan Monroe. Ideal for hanging on a wall or door. Certificate of Authenticity available upon request."
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Each buffalo has the same design on both sides. |
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High quality glass crow beads, brass beads and cones. |
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Brass eye and carved wooly texture. |
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Real buffalo fur for tail. | |||||||
About the Artist Alan Monroe was born in Hot Springs , South Dakota and is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. He graduated from Hot Springs High School and studied business and art in Nebraska, Tennessee, and South Dakota. Alan creates his Northern Plains artwork from hides, stone, leather, and wood. He learned the basics of quill working, weaponry, sculpting and pipe making from traditional and contemporary artisans in his family circle. He is a fifth generation master pipe maker. In his sculptures, Monroe works with a variety of materials such as pipestone, bone, wood and alabaster. He creates small objects like fetishes to large pieces than can weigh hundreds of pounds. Monroe's work can be seen in many galleries and museums across the country and he has won many awards. About Lakota Sioux Native American Ceremonial Sticks© 2010 Horsekeeping LLC © Copyright Information There are many types of sticks used in Native American ceremonies. The hai detoi is a stick of madrona wood with feathers on one end and a flint on the other - it is used by a Pomo (Northern California) shaman during healing ceremonies. A hatcamuni is an Acoma Pueblo prayer stick. It is made by the individual (or an individual's family member) that is requesting healing. It is cut from a live willow or cedar, may be notched or painted and might have feathers attached to it. The Zuni bundle up a group of prayer sticks, kaetcine, offer them up to the spirits and then bury or deposit them in a prescribed location. A Lakota Horse Stick would represent the likeness of the horse and be decorated with markings and adornments that recounted the life and achievements of the horse. By making and carrying the stick, it was hoped that the spirit of the horse would follow the warrior in life and give him added strength and power. |
About Bison Spirit Medicine Bison was the major source of sustenance for indigenous cultures of the plains, giving meat for food, hides for shelter and clothing, and Spirit Medicine. The appearance of Bison is a sign that prayers are being heard, that the sacred pipe and Spirit are being honored. Bison signals a time of abundance, prosperity and thankfulness.The medicine of Bison is prayer, gratitude and praise for that which has been received. Bison Medicine is also knowing that abundance is present when all relations are honored as sacred, and when gratitude is expressed to every living part of creation, recognizing the sacredness of every walk of life. |
