The Warrior and His Winchester Giclee
Fine art giclee on canvas
A Blackfoot warrior poses with a valuable possession: a Winchester “Yellow Boy” rifle
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The Warrior and his Winchester
Blackfoot man by James Ayers
Archival-quality giclee on canvas
Each numbered, limited-edition print is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity
Three editions are available:
15″ x 20″, 18″ x 24″, 30″ x 40″
Each size edition is limited to only 95 in number.
Your choice of gallery wrap framing or unframed (sent rolled). Your print will be shipped within 10 days of purchase. Shipping included.
Learn more about The Warrior and his Winchester
The Warrior and his Winchester depicts a Blackfoot man ready for battle.
He carries a Winchester “Yellow Boy” lever-action rifle, which began production in 1866. This weapon was a favorite of the Plains tribes because it was one of the first repeating rifles–warriors and hunters could shoot with it far faster than they could notch arrows into their bows. Plains people traded and raided to acquire these valuable firearms.
In his hand, the warrior carries a shield decorated with cliff swallows, birds that were revered by many Plains peoples for their ability to fly quickly and evade danger.
On his face, you will see red vermilion war paint. I’ve seen facepaint in similar configurations in my research of early Bodmer and Catlin paintings. The man’s hair is pulled up in a topknot and wrapped in a strand of leather or sinew, which was a common style both the Blackfoot and the Crow used to secure long hair up out of the face.
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Also available
This image is also available as a high-quality decorator print: Warrior and His Winchester decorator print
