Watercolor of Native American Chief 'Blanket Of The Sun' Painting

This watercolor portrait of a regal Native American Chief 'Blanket of the Sun' is remarkable in that it depicts his grand regalia dress including the war bonnet made of black and white eagle feathers, a long vest in finest beige suede, and the ermine straps and plumes descending from his war bonnet, as pure showcases of Native American fortunes. These are the hard-won treasures of life in the open air, and trophies caught with age-old cunning strategies against natural opponents. Each plume represents a victory over the wilderness. How does a tribesman conquer a fierce dragon, armed with intelligence and courage alone? His ceremonial dress displays the courage and wits of his achievements. Chief Blanket of the Sun belonged to the peaceful Nez Perce Tribe in Idaho that was first discovered by President Jefferson's 'Corps of Discovery', so well described in the book 'Undaunted Courage'.