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The purple and white wampum belt depicts the formation of a confederacy between the tribal nations of Oneida, Mohawk, Onondaga, Seneca and Cayuga. This was done over 2000 years ago. This special price is for a framed original 12 X 18 inch painting by Mary Prescott. The Pine Tree is a symbol of the peace that was formed when these tribal nations agreed to come together under the principles of the Great Law of Peace.
Price: $$450 special
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24 inches wide by 48 inches tall. This is the artists perception of the Celestial Tree as the foundation of the Oneida Nation. In this picture the Oneida wampum belt is flowing from the Celectial Tree. The Celestial Tree is described in the Creation Story as growing all kinds of fruits and vegetables. When Sky Woman fell through a hole in the Sky World she grabbed the roots from the Celestial Tree and carried them down to earth. These many plants grew on earth and still provide sustenance for the people of the Longhouse, including all the people of the Oneida Nation.
Price: $SPECIAL $450
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The Turtle is the significant figure in this picture. The creation of the Iroquois and their world was formed on the back of a turtle. This picture shows the nine different clans of the Iroquois which include the nations of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onandaga, Cayuga and Seneca. The wampum belt depicted at the bottom of the turtle shell commemorates when these five nations came together under the Great Law of Peace. In the middle of the shell you find the Tree of Peace with the Eagle Protector flying above. This unique original is 16 inches wide by 20 inches tall, and is an acrylic painting. It is unframed, but it has a beautiful black painted border of traditional sky dome, 3 sisters, and celestial tree symbols, all from the Creation Story.
Price: $1000.00
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15 inch wide by 22 inch tall acrylic. This is Scott Hill's first painting in 2008. It is called Conception of the Oneida Belt, and both the eagle and the belt are powerful spiritual symbols to the artist. It is unframed.
Price: $400.00
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17x23 inch framed acrylic. Winter is the time for story telling in the longhouse. In this painting by Mary Prescott, the stories of the three clans of the Oneida Nation are being retold to adults and youth. The people of the Oneida Nation have bear, wolf and turtle clans. Every warrior and woman of the Nation belonged to one of these clans. Each clan member considered each other brothers and sisters. No one could marry into his or her own clan. The children belonged to the clan of the mother. Clan members of one tribe provided welcome, food and shelter to clan members of another tribe. The clan system of the Iroquois united the Oneida, Mohawk, Seneca, Cayuga and Onondaga Nations into a strong brotherhood.
Price: $800.00
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30x24 inch unframed acrylic.The Story Teller is an indispensable part of Iroquois life, because the culture was passed on orally through the generations. Even though we have the radio, TV, etc. today, story telling is still important to the education of each generation. How else would they learn about the Creation, Clans, The Great Law of Peace and the Good Words. The Turtle represents a story teller and it shows him leaving the longhouses, each one marked with a clan. Mary Prescott gives life to all the animals she paints. A Story Teller is an entertainer as well as an educator, and so the Turtle in this picture may be seen as comical, startling, weird, cute....definitely a character that draws your attention.
Price: $950.00
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21x17 inch framed acrylic on canvas. Mary Prescott said she loves to paint crows! You find crows in both her Counpounder pictures. The only way you can tell that this is an IROQUOIS Crow is by the moccasins, and the wampum necklace. Mary is always able to give lovable personalities to the animals she paints. The Crow is no exception.
Price: $SOLD
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20x16 inch unframed acrylic. The Medicine Wheel comes from the Sioux Nation traditions. It has been accepted by most Indian Nations because of the positive messages that it represents. In Mary Prescott's picture, the Medicine Wheel shows the brotherhood of all races of man: black, red, white and yellow.
Price: $500.00
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28x22 inch acrylic. During the last 60s and 70s, the American Indian experienced a resurgence of pride in their race. This was the time of the "in your face" organization called the American Indian Movement, which sought to awaken tribal governments to the hidden strength of tribal sovereighty. Mary's rendition of the phrase INDIAN AND PROUD depicts a soldier fighting in Vietnam
Price: $750.00
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14x11 inch acrylic. This is a still life of the modern day staples of the people of the longhouse, such as the Oneidas. It has the Indian doll in the background, holding the Three Sisters of corn, beans and squash. The Three Sisters are frequent subjects of Mary Prescott's paintings. A bowl of corn soup is seen in the foreground of the picture. This is considered a delicacy by Oneida people. It is still made by the ancient method for hulling the dry corn with ashes. Frybread, on the other hand, is a modern day invention, coming with the use of white flour provided by various US government agencies, and now provided by commodity programs on the reservations. Today, fry bread and corn soup are common partners in Oneida community meals.
Price: $300.00
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20x16 inch acrylic on canvas. The Cornpounder is one of Mary Prescott's favorite subjects, and Bear Paw is aware of at least a dozen of her cornpounder originals. They depict the day to day grinding of the white corn to make cornbread. In this particular picture the young girl grinding the corn seems to be all set to attend a social so she can do some smoke dancing.!!
Price: $750.00
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The Cornpounder is one of Mary Prescott's favorite subjects, and Bear Paw is aware of at least a dozen of her cornpounder originals. They depict the day to day grinding of the white corn to make cornbread. Corn is one of the "Three Sisters" of the Iroquois Tribes - corn, beans and squash. These three food items provided the main sustenance for survival of the Iroquois Nations of Oneida, Mohawk, Cayuga, Seneca, Onondaga and Tuscarora. This picture is a 30x24 inch acrylic on canvas. It is framed with time worn barn slats.
Price: $1250.00
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About 15x19 in. Acrylic. Corn, Beans and Squash are very important to the sustenance of Iroquois people. They are recognized in all the long house ceremonies, where they are thanked for continuing to grow each year and provide life to the people. Skyholder, who created all things needed for life on earth taught the people so: When the earth grows warm you must apply hard labor to this task. You will learn the custom of planting. You will have the corn, beans and squash. When you plant, you will make use of the ceremony of which you have become accustomed, repeatedly giving thanksgiving. When the plants have sprouted you will continue by taking care of them and when they are ready you will again employ a ceremony to give a thanksgiving. Thus, when the green beans are ready, you will put aside a kettle of these cooked, enough for the entire assembly. And the same shall happen when the green corn is ready and the squash.
Price: $950.00
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22 1/2 inch X 29 inch framed sculptural watercolor/mixed media. Artist's interpretation of the picture: It was the slender trees with the needle-thin leaves that remembered their promise to the Creator. They kept watch over all the living things through the long winters while the other trees slept. Thus, they were promised that while the other trees lost their leaves every automn, they would be honored and allowed to keep their green color, the color of life, through all the year. This piece has won 3rd place at the 80th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market, 1st Place 2002 Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market, and 3rd Place 2007 Woodland Indian Art Show and Market.
Price: $1600.00
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25X31 inch oil painting. It is framed by the artist in a light natural wood. The man in the picture is an Iroquois leader and head speaker in the Council of the Haudenosaunee, or people of the Long House. He wears a hat called the gustowe, and he is distinguished by the antlers on the gustowe as a recognized leader or chief. In his hand he holds strings of wampum which are credentials given to him and show that he has a right to speak for his community or clan at the Council.
Price: $1500.00
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