Sees for Miles, 30 x 30, oil on linen Otter Breastplates were worn by the Plains Indians and were commonly decorated with Trade Mirrors Fur traders introduced Trade Mirrors to the American Indians in the 17th century. Reflective surfaces were thought to have mystical powers and these mirrors were quickly adopted for use as decorative additions to warbonnets, otter breastplates and bustles, as well as for signaling mirrors. Available See more of my Western Art on my Blog http://khendersonart2.blogspot.com
3 Comments
Tony Durrant 18 Aug 2014
One of my favorites, too.Robin Champagne 16 May 2014
I think this is one of my favorites K.Maria Anna Machado 12 May 2014
marvelous work...