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    PIHOKAHANAIWIYIN: Chief Poundmaker, was a Plains Cree born in 1842 died 4 July 1886
    He gained his name for his special ability to attract Buffalo into pounds. A Buffalo Pound was a huge corral with walls covered by the leaves of thick bushes. Usually herds of buffalo were stampeded into this trap, or on other occasions, the buffalo were drawn in by a person like PIHOKAHANAIWIYIN: Chief Poundmaker, was a Plains Cree born in 1842 died 4 July 1886
    He gained his name for his special ability to attract Buffalo into pounds. A Buffalo Pound was a huge corral with walls covered by the leaves of thick bushes. Usually herds of buffalo were stampeded into this trap, or on other occasions, the buffalo were drawn in by a person like Pîhtokahanapiwiyin, who was according to tradition, gifted by spirit helpers to use a special song to lure in the buffalo. As he sang, he used a drum. The song enticed the lead buffalo cow to bring her herd into the enclosure.

    Tea on Watercolor paper. 18X24 This one is different than the other ones I’ve done in tea that there is no pencil under-drawing, Painted many layers to build up the darks., who was according to tradition, gifted by spirit helpers to use a special song to lure in the buffalo. As he sang, he used a drum. The song enticed the lead buffalo cow to bring her herd into the enclosure.

    Tea on Watercolor paper. 18X24 This one is different than the other ones I’ve done in tea that there is no pencil under-drawing, Painted many layers to build up the darks.

    Thanks for lookin’

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    Superb!

    Christel

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    This is an extraordinary portrait, Alfred! I love his calm, steady expression…it speaks volumes. The way you’ve painted his hair is fascinating. An amazing history, too. Thanks so much for sharing these works of yours!

    Jenna

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    You have such a fine touch and talent for these. All are so special. The tea has a beauty of its own, too.

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