BARTHELL LITTLE CHIEF - Kiowa Artist - Signed Gouache - Winter Kill/Warrior
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Barthell Little Chief (b.1941) 20th Century/Contempora...ry Texas Kiowa artist best known for his Native American subjects
Original signed gouache painting on paper
Titled Winter Kill
Site: 15.5"x 19.5" Frame: 17"x 21.25"
Signed lower right--See photos
Looks excellent, in original "as found" untouched condition, no visible wear, fading or damage, not examined out of the frame, very minor frame wear-- please look at photos carefully. Glass should be removed before shipping.
Fantastic gouache painting by Barthell Little Chief! This image depicts a Native American hunter-warrior rendered with stunning patterns and bold contrast. Little Chief was best known for his Native American imagery. This is a fine example of his work in great condition. My extremely reasonable price of $399 is far below what one would be expected to for it pay in a gallery or at auction.
Please view my other paintings listed on ebay this week--we are adding a new bunch every Thursday. If not sold they will go into my ebay store at a more realistic and higher buy-it-now price, or removed.
Biography:Barthell Little Chief is a successful Kiowa artist.He travels throughout the United States to galleries and art shows. Art is not only his passion, it is his livelihood. Little Chief is a professional artist, talented and well versed in his culture as are many Indian artists, but the similarities stop there.His refusal to cross cultures in his artwork has cost him money over the years, but he said he deeply believes in Indian artwork, not artwork about Indians.During the recent Red Earth Art Show, Little Chief took a moment to reflect on cultural changes observed during his lifetime."When I was little and we would go to pow wows, you could look and see - those people are Osage, those are Northern People over there, those are Navajo People over there. Everybody looked and did their own culture. Now we're all 'Indians. I always talk about doing a painting with a guy who has a Seminole shirt on, a Navajo squash blossom on, a big beaded belt and a war bonnet. It doesn't mean anything."What Little Chief sees is a movement toward generic Indian art and away from cultural identity. He said he is one of the few Indian artists who actually paint about their own culture. He is steadfast in his belief that Indian artists should paint their own heritage, culture, beliefs and traditions. Little Chief said he believes that following his heart is the right thing to do."My Daddy would say, respect other people's ways. I don't paint Seminoles wrestling alligators. I don't paint Navajos living in hogans. But everyone has jumped on our culture, the Plains Indians ... It isn't Indian art anymore, it is art about Indians."His paintings reflect his Kiowa heritage. Symbols unique to the tribe come alive on his canvas and in his sculpture.Little Chief recalled an offer: "I turned down a commission one time with the Appaloosa Horse Journal. They wanted me to do a leopard appaloosa with a Navajo rider with a mesa in the background - a guaranteed sell-out on the poster."I told them I couldn't do it because I wasn't a Navajo. I respect other people's ways. I could have painted them a generic Plains Indian ... I'm not a Navajo, I'm not a Seminole, I'm not a Seneca or anything like that. I respect their ways and their culture. I am one of the last guys who is doing that."Little Chief said he believes he probably lost out on a lot of money, but money isn't the reason he became an artist.Illustrating what he sees as a loss of cultural identity among Indian artists, he said, "I always use the analogy, you go to Europe and get the finest oil painter. Bring him over here and let him live with the Kiowas and Comanches for a year. Let him go to their ceremonies or whatever it is they are doing now. He will take sketches and photographs. He will go back to his studio in Germany or wherever it is and he will be fully accurate, but it won't be Indian art. It will be art about Indians."Ninety percent of the Indians are doing the same thing. We have become "Indians" we have lost our identity, we have lost our own cultures."Little Chief said his explanation more often than not makes other Indian artists mad. "They will say, 'Oh we love our Indian ways. We respect our Indian ways.' The Indian way is for us, do your own culture. Now days I see there are Kiowas who are setting turquoise, Navajos are doing beadwork. It's all mixed up. I still rail against it. I am as close to a traditionalist in that respect as you can get."is paintings depict Kiowa legends and stories. His paintbrush is bringing the old ways and stories to life in vivid colors and textures for new generations."I am a keeper of a medicine arrow that the Kiowa have. I am the fifth one to have it. A lot of Kiowas don't even know this. I belong to the Kiowa Gourd Clan, which was an honorary warrior society. Now its kind of like 49s, which were Kiowa war journey songs. Everybody has taken it. It's a social dance now. It's a joke now - they party, they drink - but it was originally Kiowa war journey songs."Little Chief said he tries to make artwork that people like, but still refuses to paint another tribe's culture. "This is what I do for a living, but again I try to make it relate to my culture."Sticking with his ideals has been successful for Little Chief who has been able to be both artist and businessman. He has been able to be a commercial success in a highly competitive field without losing his own cultural identity. "That's where I'm at. I'm sticking with the deal. I've gone this far and, like I have said, it has cost me money once in a while and it makes some people mad."It makes gallery people mad sometimes when I am talking about it. Out of respect to the older people and my elders, I'm too old to start changing now. Some things are more important than money and this is one of them."
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Barthell Little Chief (b.1941) 20th Century/Contempora...ry Texas Kiowa artist best known for his Native American subjects
Original signed gouache painting on paper
Titled Winter Kill
Site: 15.5"x 19.5" Frame: 17"x 21.25"
Signed lower right--See photos
Looks excellent, in original "as found" untouched condition, no visible wear, fading or damage, not examined out of the frame, very minor frame wear-- please look at photos carefully. Glass should be removed before shipping.
Fantastic gouache painting by Barthell Little Chief! This image depicts a Native American hunter-warrior rendered with stunning patterns and bold contrast. Little Chief was best known for his Native American imagery. This is a fine example of his work in great condition. My extremely reasonable price of $399 is far below what one would be expected to for it pay in a gallery or at auction.
Please view my other paintings listed on ebay this week--we are adding a new bunch every Thursday. If not sold they will go into my ebay store at a more realistic and higher buy-it-now price, or removed.
Biography:Barthell Little Chief is a successful Kiowa artist.He travels throughout the United States to galleries and art shows. Art is not only his passion, it is his livelihood. Little Chief is a professional artist, talented and well versed in his culture as are many Indian artists, but the similarities stop there.His refusal to cross cultures in his artwork has cost him money over the years, but he said he deeply believes in Indian artwork, not artwork about Indians.During the recent Red Earth Art Show, Little Chief took a moment to reflect on cultural changes observed during his lifetime."When I was little and we would go to pow wows, you could look and see - those people are Osage, those are Northern People over there, those are Navajo People over there. Everybody looked and did their own culture. Now we're all 'Indians. I always talk about doing a painting with a guy who has a Seminole shirt on, a Navajo squash blossom on, a big beaded belt and a war bonnet. It doesn't mean anything."What Little Chief sees is a movement toward generic Indian art and away from cultural identity. He said he is one of the few Indian artists who actually paint about their own culture. He is steadfast in his belief that Indian artists should paint their own heritage, culture, beliefs and traditions. Little Chief said he believes that following his heart is the right thing to do."My Daddy would say, respect other people's ways. I don't paint Seminoles wrestling alligators. I don't paint Navajos living in hogans. But everyone has jumped on our culture, the Plains Indians ... It isn't Indian art anymore, it is art about Indians."His paintings reflect his Kiowa heritage. Symbols unique to the tribe come alive on his canvas and in his sculpture.Little Chief recalled an offer: "I turned down a commission one time with the Appaloosa Horse Journal. They wanted me to do a leopard appaloosa with a Navajo rider with a mesa in the background - a guaranteed sell-out on the poster."I told them I couldn't do it because I wasn't a Navajo. I respect other people's ways. I could have painted them a generic Plains Indian ... I'm not a Navajo, I'm not a Seminole, I'm not a Seneca or anything like that. I respect their ways and their culture. I am one of the last guys who is doing that."Little Chief said he believes he probably lost out on a lot of money, but money isn't the reason he became an artist.Illustrating what he sees as a loss of cultural identity among Indian artists, he said, "I always use the analogy, you go to Europe and get the finest oil painter. Bring him over here and let him live with the Kiowas and Comanches for a year. Let him go to their ceremonies or whatever it is they are doing now. He will take sketches and photographs. He will go back to his studio in Germany or wherever it is and he will be fully accurate, but it won't be Indian art. It will be art about Indians."Ninety percent of the Indians are doing the same thing. We have become "Indians" we have lost our identity, we have lost our own cultures."Little Chief said his explanation more often than not makes other Indian artists mad. "They will say, 'Oh we love our Indian ways. We respect our Indian ways.' The Indian way is for us, do your own culture. Now days I see there are Kiowas who are setting turquoise, Navajos are doing beadwork. It's all mixed up. I still rail against it. I am as close to a traditionalist in that respect as you can get."is paintings depict Kiowa legends and stories. His paintbrush is bringing the old ways and stories to life in vivid colors and textures for new generations."I am a keeper of a medicine arrow that the Kiowa have. I am the fifth one to have it. A lot of Kiowas don't even know this. I belong to the Kiowa Gourd Clan, which was an honorary warrior society. Now its kind of like 49s, which were Kiowa war journey songs. Everybody has taken it. It's a social dance now. It's a joke now - they party, they drink - but it was originally Kiowa war journey songs."Little Chief said he tries to make artwork that people like, but still refuses to paint another tribe's culture. "This is what I do for a living, but again I try to make it relate to my culture."Sticking with his ideals has been successful for Little Chief who has been able to be both artist and businessman. He has been able to be a commercial success in a highly competitive field without losing his own cultural identity. "That's where I'm at. I'm sticking with the deal. I've gone this far and, like I have said, it has cost me money once in a while and it makes some people mad."It makes gallery people mad sometimes when I am talking about it. Out of respect to the older people and my elders, I'm too old to start changing now. Some things are more important than money and this is one of them."
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All sales are final. There are no exchanges or returns.Once payment has been cleared, merchandise will ship within 4-10 days. We try to ship in a timely fashion but sometimes we are away and it is impossible to ship immediately. We ask for your patience and assure you we are acting as quickly as we can.All payments are due at the time of purchase. Payments can be made credit cards Visa and Mastercard (no ultra-high rewards cards allowed) through our own merchant account. Paypal not acceptedAll lots are sold “as is”All lots are accompanied by a name and/or description and lot number for referenceUnless the prospective buyer has a resale tax certificate, all Pennsylvania residents are required to pay 6% sales tax, which will be included in the final amount, to the State of PennsylvaniaShipping, handling and insurance determined after sale according to final destination. An approximation can be provided beforehand if requested. An email will be sent to your registered ebay email with actual S/H/I charges after the end of the auction. The shipping charges displayed on ebay are meant to be an approximation and do not reflect true costs. Shipping and insurance charges are determined by the location of the buyer and the final selling price. In addition, handling charges are as follows: $10 for a small package, $15.00 for a medium package and $20 for a large package. Please look for an email after the end of the auction for final charges. Please read more about our shipping charges displayed on the ebay. Thank you for your cooperation in the matter. Should you have any questions we can be reached through ebay. If the buyer prefers, the item can be dropped off at a shipping center for packaging and shipment with insurance. We charge $10 for this service. Terms of Guarantee:EastCoastArt (AKA “dealsrus”) warrants the authenticity and authorship of our merchandise. All lots are guaranteed to be as described. Prospective buyers are responsible for asking any and all questions about the merchandise, and to view all photos carefully, before purchasing. Live preview of any merchandise is available before purchase simply by asking. We at EastCoastArt are diligent in trying to convey all aspects of our merchandise, but it is ultimately the responsibility of the prospective buyer to satisfy themselves as to conditions and authorship of merchandise. All merchandise is sold “As Is”. EastCoastArt warrants the authorship for a period of 15 days from the date of shipment only to the original purchaser of record. If it is determined to EastCoastArt’s satisfaction that the description was incorrect, the sale will be rescinded and the purchase price will be refunded providing the merchandise is returned in same condition and in the same packaging that it was at the time of the sale, at the expense of the buyer. Should a dispute arise over the authenticity, it is our policy to have the purchaser obtain at their expense, an opinion (or two, in some cases and at our discretion) of recognized experts in the field, mutually acceptable by both EastCoastArt and the purchaser. We try to depict the merchandise and artwork as accurately as possible with photographs. We do not overly enhance the photos. However, every computer and monitor is different, and how we see the merchandise might differ from what you see. Please bear this in mind when viewing. We can not accept returns based on color variation, shading, toning, etc. Please contact us to arrange an in-person preview before purchasing if there is any doubt as to what you are seeing. Contact before purchasing for any questions you have. All sales are final. By placing a bid on our items on ebay you accept our terms of sale.Unless otherwise specified, frames are considered a throw-in and are not guaranteed in any fashion. Sizes listed in the descriptions are a very close approximation, ie., if the painting is 12.2” x 14.2” we would describe such as a 12” x 14”.
