Lives and Legends of the Mystic Plains - John Coleman

October 7, 2022 - October 24, 2022
Mandan Chief, Four Bears by John Coleman

  • John Coleman

  • Mandan Chief, Four Bears
  • 39.5 x 23.5 in.
  • Frame Size:53.25 x 37.25 in.
  • Charcoal
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    Four Bears was one of the most well-known of the chiefs of the 1830's. Both Karl Bodmer and George Catlin painted his portrait. He had a special relationship with both of these men as he fancied himself as an artist as well. He earned his name Four Bears after having avenged his brother's death in battle as it was said that he fought with the veracity of four bears. I've portrayed him in his battle regalia which shows some of the symbols of his victories. The six sticks in his hair represent killing six men with a gun. The symbol of a wooden knife represents that he killed a Cheyenne Chief and the split turkey feather represents being wounded with an arrow.
Mandan Chief, Four Bears
John Coleman
Charcoal
39.5 x 23.5 in.      Framed: 53.25 x 37.25 in.
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