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In the 18th and 19th centuries,
many Plains warriors told the stories of their war deeds and
accounts of important events that took place each year in their
lives, in simple form drawings that were not literal but rather
highly stylistic—with many symbols that were understandable
only to the Native Americans. These stories were drawn and painted
on hides such as buffalo, elk, deer and antelope. The warrior
who produced the drawing on animal hides was telling friends
and foe alike of his many accomplishments and deeds of bravery.
This painting shows a young
warrior proudly displaying his father’s painted robe on
the back of his pony. He has placed his moccasins on the withers
of his mount so they won’t get wet as he cools his feet
in the water. |