Here is a Contrary Buffalo Head Dance Mask this idea came about while drying the bison head into its shape. I had hair slippage around the nose area and it dawned upon me to alter its appearance.. The saying "washes with dirt and drys with water" well it came through. Believe me it was a chore to altar the appearance of the great Tatanka.. The blood red is a natural pigment that was painted on the inside and out.. This piece was short lived in my collection as he was played with many young children and many many photos later..
Early artist like George Catlin, and Carl Bobmer observed such dances, as I wish I would have been there with them.......
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