Complete 1979 Portfolio of Kiowa Indian Art * Signed Limited Edition #403

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From the Limited Edition of 750
numbered 403 & signed by Jamake Highwater
Includes all thirty Kiowa Five "11 x 15" six color offset lithography art prints by
Jack Hokeah, Spencer Asah, Bougetah Smokey, Stephen Mopope & Monroe Tsatoke
1.) Hokeah
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Buffalo Dance
2.) Hokeah
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Humming Bird Dance
3.) Hokeah
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Warrior in Green
4.) Hokeah
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Kiowa Priest at Prayer
5.) Hokeah
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Chasing Evil Spirits
6.) Hokeah
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Greeting of the Moon God
7.) Hokeah
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War Dancer
8.) Asah
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Asah Dancing
9.) Smokey
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Kiowa Family
10.) Mopope
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Eagle Dance
11.) Mopope
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Mother and Papoose
12.) Mopope
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Kiowa Singers
13.) Mopope
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Osage Piote Man
14.) Mopope
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Making Medicine
15.) Mopope
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Kiowa Warrior on Horseback
16.) Mopope
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Kiowa Warrior and Wife
17.) Mopope
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Flute Player
18.) Mopope
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Portrait
19.) Mopope
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Hopi Green Dance
20.) Mopope
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Wedding Ceremony
21.) Mopope
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War Dance
22.) Mopope
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Eagle Dance
23.) Mopope
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War Dance
24.) Mopope
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Squaw Dance
25.) Mopope
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Eagle Dance
26.) Tsa-to-ke
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Dance of the Dog Soldiers
27.) Tsa-to-ke
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Medicine Dance
28.) Tsa-to-ke
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Warrior in Black
29.) Tsa-to-ke
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Kiowa Warrior
30.) Tsa-to-ke
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Warriors
Jack Hokeah
(1902- 1969)
Orphaned as a young boy, Jack Hokeah was raised by his grandmother and had a difficult life. His grandfather was the warrior, White Horse. Father Al of St. Patrick Mission near Anardako, OK encouraged Jack to develope his art. Jack went on to become one of the historic Kiowa Five painters. Jack also became an outstanding Native American dancer. Jack went to Santa Fe in 1930 to attend a Fiesta and met the renowned potter, Maria Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo. He stayed with her and her family for the following ten years as her adopted son.
Spencer Asah
(1905 - 1954)
Spencer Asah was a full-blood Kiowa and the son of a Buffalo Clan medicine man. . Later in his life Spencer became custodian of one of the famous "Medicine Bundles" of the Kiowas, including a pictorial calender of the tribe covering 70 years of Kiowa history. He was married to a Comanche woman and had 3 children. Spencer had many friends and was well-liked by everyone who knew him. He was kind-hearted, good natured and possessed a great sense of humor. Even though he was husky, Spencer was an agile and wonderful Native American dancer. This is the only image by Spencer Asah in the Kiowa Indian Art Portfolio.
Bou-ge-tah Smokey
(1907- 1981)
Lois Bou-ge-tah (Of The Dawn) Smokey was born into a family of craftsmen and warriors, the grand-niece of the famous Appiatan, great Chief of the Kiowa Nation. Lois broke tradition at an early age by painting in a representational style that was the custom for Kiowa men, causing some resentment among both her peers and tribal elders. Her paintings were charming and feminine with their content of mothers and children. Her career in art was brief, as she married, gave birth and devoted her life to her family, as was customary for women of her era and background.
Stephen Mopope
(1898- 1974)
Stephen "Qued Quoi" (Painted Robe) Mopope was an incredible Native American ceremonial dancer, as well as an extraordinarily talented and prolific artist. Stephen was noted for his wonderful portrayals of Indian ritual and tradition, including his many Native American Church images. In 1936/37, he painted sixteen murals on the upper walls of the Anadarko post office assisted by Spencer Asah and James Auchiah portraying a grand spectrum of Kiowa Indian life. They are beautiful to behold even to this day. Stephen was descendent of the Kiowa warrior chief, Appiatan and his grand uncle was the early Indian artist, Silverhorn
Monroe Tsatoke
(1904- 1937)
Monroe Tsatoke (Hunting Horse) was a talented and respected singer, ceremonial drummer and storyteller, as well as an inspired artist. Tsatoke was an active member of the Native American Church having converted following his remission from tuberculosis while practicing the faith. He was a major innovator of the Peyote Religion art form and created a series of visionary paintings that reflected his spiritual faith and experience. His work was published in the 1957 folio sized book titled "The Peyote Ritual: Visions and Descriptions of Monroe Tsatoke."
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