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Shield Dancer by Acee Blue Eagle

Shield Dancer by Acee Blue Eagle

Acee Blue Eagle

Acee Blue Eagle (17 August 1909 – 18 June 1959) was a Pawnee-Creek artist, teacher, and celebrity. Born Alex C. McIntosh near Anadarko, Oklahoma, Blue Eagle attended Indian schools at Anadarko, Nuyaka, and Euchee, Oklahoma, and the Haskell and Chilocco Indian schools. Advanced study came at Bacone Indian College and the University of Oklahoma. At the latter, he studied with Oscar B. Jacobson. Privately he studied with Winold Reiss. A prolific painter who, for the sake of authenticity, carried out research in libraries and museums, Blue Eagle was an outstanding American Indian artist of the 1930s-1950s. His paintings hung in many exhibits around the country. Source

 

 

Peyote Dream by Acee Blue Eagle

Peyote Dream by Acee Blue Eagle

Woman with Blueberries by Patrick DesJarlait

Woman with Blueberries by Patrick DesJarlait

Patrick DesJarlait

[From Wikipedia] Patrick_DesJarlait was born into the Red Lake tribe of the Ojibwa in 1921. His mother died when he was seven years old and he spent most of his childhood in boarding schools in Red Lake and Pipestone, Minnesota. He first developed an interest in an art career while at Red Lake High School, and went on to study art at Arizona State College in Phoenix.
During World War II, DesJarlait entered government service, where he was sent to teach an art workshop at a nearby Japanese Relocation Camp. The observation of what was happening to the Japanese people in America resonated with him concerning what had happened to his own people.
Red Lake Fishermen by Patrick DesJarait

Red Lake Fishermen by Patrick DesJarlait

Months later Patrick joined the navy which sent him to San Diego, California, where working with artists from Walt Disney Studios he worked on animation and produced films for the Navy. After World War II ended, Patrick briefly returned home to Red Lake, but then moved with his family to the Twin Cities. He found employment as a commercial artist. His film experience led to him being chosen to make an animated television commercial for Hamm’s Brewery. The comical and gentle Hamm’s bear he created became a familiar part in the lives of television audiences of the 1950′s. This led to more commercial work, including his creation of the Land O’ Lakes butter maiden.

Indian Jewelry-Various Artists

Indian Jewlry and Pottery

Indian Jewelry and Pottery

American Indians are known world wide for their jewelry making, especially the combination of sterling silver and turquoise. Indian jewelry making can be traced back as far back as the 1800s. In the Southwest, Turquoise is honored among the Indians as being a sacred stone. It is a healing stone, and is known to absorb negativity, transferring it into positive energy. The Navajo especially like to work with this beautiful stone, which has an array of colors from pale blue to various shades of blue and greens. The color depends on the minerals found in the stone. For example, the more iron, the stronger the shade of green. The more copper, the stronger the shade of blue.
The Pueblo peoples, like the Zuni Indian artisans, possess a true talent for lapidary work ( an art form that involves a particular process for cutting and polishing stones). American Indians are also noted for their beautiful pottery.

L. J. Vargas Indian Fetishes (Bear)

Bear Fetish by A.J. Vargas

Bear Fetish with bundle by L. J. Vargas-(side view)

A fetish is an inanimate object treasured  because it is considered to be inhabited by an   animal spirit,  such as a wolf, badger, bear or eagle.  Some fetishes come with strength or health bundles attached.   The bundles may include herbs, leaves, arrow heads, rocks, and pieces of turquoise.  Traditionally, fetish carvers have been the Zuni people, however,  artists from other tribes have also created beautiful fetishes.
Bear Fetish- Overhead View
Bear Fetish with bundle by L. J.  Vargas-
(overhead view)

Bear  Fetish: The Bear represents healing and protection. He is associated with the color blue and he is known for his curative powers Characteristics associated with the bear are strength, courage, healing, adaptability and spiritual commun-ion.
L. J. Vargas is of Taino Indian ancestry. He is an artist and
land-scape designer.

Click here to Visit his Site L J Vargas Perspectives!

Nathan Jackson-Totems

Totem

Totem by Nathan Jackson

A totem can be the symbol of a tribe, clan, family or individual.
Native American beliefs explain that a totem animal remains with you for the rest of your life, in both the physical and in the spiritual worlds.  The Bear, for example symbolizes hard work, intuitiveness, healing, power, sovereignty, guardian of the world, watcher, courage, will power, self-preservation, introspection, and great strength.
Nathan Jackson is of the Chilkoot-Tlingit tribe. He is a visual artist, carver, and jewelry maker.
Want to find  your Totem animal? Visit Here!

Austen Brauker-Stained Glass

Austen Brauker, is  a member of the Ottawa Indian Tribe located in Manistee, Michigan, and is an accomplished artist and author.

Austen describes himself and his accomplishments in the following:

Stained Glass Eagle by Austen Brauker

Stained Glass Eagle by Austen Brauker

“My name is Austen Brauker and  I am a member of the Ottawa tribe from Manistee, Michigan. I recently won Best Horror Script at the Love Unlimited International Film Festival, and have received positive script coverage from Coverage Ink and Creative World. I have several scripts already written and several in process, as well as two fiction novels, one of which has been self-published. I also write monthly articles for a local newspaper.  Two of my theatrical plays have been produced at a local college, and my screenplay “White Buffalo” has been picked up by a film production company for development (Wild Horse Films).

Madonna and Child 1 by Austen Brauker

Madonna and Child 1 by Austen Brauker

I am also an accomplished visual artist (winner of several national contests including the NCAI Indian Congress art for 2011) and a musician  (Four original CD’s of home studio produced music) and have much work posted online at different art, music and writing sites,  and also art in numerous galleries and murals painted in several public locations.  I play and write both traditional and contemporary musical forms.

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Three Bison 1 by Austen Brauker

Three Bison 1 by Austen Brauker

I hunt elk, bear, deer and spear salmon, and have worked as the herd manager of a large buffalo preserve. I attended CMU for psychology and West Shore for criminal justice. I write federal grants and small business proposals and have owned several art related businesses.

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I currently work as a Peacemaker/Probation Officer for the tribal court of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. I live in Onekama, Michigan and I am married to my beautiful wife, Victoria.

Sophie Oct 2010 072 by Austen Brauker

Sophie Oct 2010 072 by Austen Brauker

Austen has also contributed two wonderful stories: Coming Clean and Dreaming Bodies

Visit Austen Brauker’s website.  Please note that all art and stories belong to Mr. Brauker. Interested parties may contact Austen: abrauker@lrboi.com