Artists of Earth and Sky at the Met until May 10 is not to be missed. It is amazing and immensely sad. 
Drawing of artist’s world. Attributed to Wacochachi (act. ca 1820-1850), Meskwaki, Iowa. Ca. 1830. Ink and sealing wax on paper.
Shield with guardian sporty. Arikara artist, North Dakota, ca. 1850. Buffalo rawhide, native-tanned leather, pigment.
Ghost Dance drum. George Beaver (act. late 19th century) Pawnee, Oklahoma. Ca.1891-92. Wood, rawhide, pigment.
The Plains Indians:
3 responses to “The Plains Indians:”
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That exhibit had a very successful and critically praised exhibit here in Kansas City a few months back!
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One of the quite interesting things about is that many of the pieces came from Europe, where they had been sent by French, Swedish, etc. traders/explorers.
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And I understand that some of those items (I think the ones containing eagle feathers) will not be able to be brought back to the US after this run. A friend who’s a docent had told me this. I admire the craft and culture, but I do think an eagle feather looks best on an eagle.
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