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Black Bear, a member of the Blackfeet nation in Montana, lived in northern New Mexico for 27 years. "I ran, hunted, hiked, and sweated that landscape -- it is a living part of me". Black Bear seeks to tell the stories of life and living through his art. It is the Indian way.
Blossom:

14" X 10"

$1800

 This vessel was enjoyable to create. I had used natural clay slips to
paint landscapes before (see Pedernal), however, had not painted
objects. Like O'Keeffe, I find the blossoms of flowers very sensual. In the desert southwest, flowers survive in an often desolate environ-ment, and while running or hiking in springtime or summer, their bright colors catch your eye and seem to say "life is a gift, live it"
Bear country is a land of mountains, hills and caves, usually wooded. The bear is a power symbol for Native peoples. Bear spirit is strength, bear will lead you to water, beware the sow and her cubs -- she is a fierce protector of her young, bear is a digger of roots and will find the "plants that heal", bear is a carnivore, but eater of berries as well. Bear power often symbolizes healing. Bear Country:

12 1/2" X 12"

$1750

Detailed view
Monument Valley:

10" X 8"

$800

 The landscape shimmers in the heat of the sun. Mesas of red and yellow sandstone rise from the desert floor. White clouds drift by with no promise of rain. A mangy coyote ambles down an arroyo. Survival is a struggle.
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