Description:

Native American, Plains, ca. 1940 to 1960 CE. An octagonal-shaped drum head made of deer rawhide over wood, presenting a two-part painted composition; on the left is a somewhat threatening blue stormy sky with hail stones pelting the earth, on the right, an abstract image of a bear with a red arrow across its body and four paw prints above. This image suggests the courage of the bear that suffers the effects of the elements in order to protect other bears, represented by the smaller bear paws. Plains warriors admired the strength and courage of the Grizzly and aimed to adopt its powers via dreams and visions. Paired with the drum is the percussive stick with a cloth-covered end for striking. Size: 14.5" L x 14.5" W (36.8 cm x 36.8 cm)

Provenance: private Parker collection, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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  • Condition: A few tears and losses to hide. Slight surface wear and pigment loss, but imagery is still vivid.

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