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Michael Terry as The Courter sale in uk
This was the second in Denny’s Native America series, titled “The Courter.” The subject is portraying a Northern Cheyenne, circa 1860-1870 and is “looking for a bride.” Portrayed, he is wearing an eagle feather war bonnet trimmed with row-after-row of Italian glass beadwork that the Native Americans traded for. Above the beads is a row of small bells. The sides of the war bonnet have rows of long, white ermine hides, otherwise known as weasel. The sleeves and sections of the front of Michael’s shirt are also trimmed with hundreds of rows of ochre and turquoise glass beads. Lining his shoulders and the back of his arms are rows of human hair strands, held tightly by metal beads.
He wears a bright red, white and blue blanket wrapped around his waist. The blanket is one like those the U.S. Government gave the Indian Chiefs of that time. Just out of sight, on his chest, is a “Presidential Peace” medal, also given to the Indian Chiefs. Lastly, the fan he is portrayed holding was made from immature eagle feathers. Hanging from it are more ermine furs and leather thongs that are below his right hand. The subject hand-made all the authentic regalia that he is shown wearing.
Medium is traditional oils on “Clayboard,” gesso-coated Masonite.
Dimensions: 23″ H x 17″ W
Edition of 150. Make your size selection from the drop-down menu.
Original is available. $5300.00
Inquire today about purchasing the original. Call 307-899-2052 or email.
