Light and color take center stage in this soul illustration of the Oklohoma landscape where Echohawk and his family have lived for generations. Brummett Echohawk, An Island of Redbuds on ... by Diana Folsom and Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank
Meant to carry a baby and created by a community of women, this cradleboard is an expression of love Paukeigope (Kiowa), Cradleboard by Dr. Chelsea Herr and Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank
A headdress that is in exceptional condition tells us about warrior culture among the Lakota or Cheyenne Headdress (Cheyenne or Lakota) by Minneapolis Institute of Art
A drawing in pencil, ink, and watercolor over 8 feet long tells the story of the Battle of Little Bighorn Mató Nájin/Standing Bear, Battle of Little Bighorn by The Metropolitan Museum of Art
It took Carrie Bethel 3 years to make this basket Carrie Bethel, Basket bowl by The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Studying art during a pandemic, a rare early Plains war shirt, and cultural resilience in the face of disease. War Shirt (Upper Missouri River) by Dr. John P. Lukavic, Denver Art Museum
This one-of-a-kind suitcase tells the surprising story of an artist, a wedding, and a people. Nellie Two Bear Gates, Suitcase by Dr. Jill Ahlberg Yohe, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Dr. Beth Harris
What most American students learn about as Custer's Last Stand was the last great victory for the Lakota people. Henry Oscar One Bull, Custer’s War by Dr. Jill Ahlberg Yohe, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Dr. Steven Zucker
Six bears were required to create this necklace, meant imbue the Pawnee chief with protection and power. Bear Claw Necklace (Pawnee) by Dr. John P. Lukavic, Denver Art Museum and Dr. Steven Zucker
The artist used Spanish coins as models for the coats of arms woven into this basket in California, then New Spain. Juana Basilia Sitmelelene, Presentation Basket (Chumash) by Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank and Dr. Steven Zucker
Coachella style has perpetuated stereotypes—but war bonnets have important cultural and spiritual significance. Feathered war bonnet by Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank
Hide painting, a long tradition among Great Basin and Great Plains peoples, was adapted to appeal to tourists. Eastern Shoshone: Hide Painting of the Sun ... by Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank