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sun shine tepee by GiselaSchneider

Native American tepee photographed in Rosebud County, Montana, USA. canon DSLR 18-55mm lens. FEATURED in: / 1. My Wonderful Memories group – 10/14/09 / 2. Spirit of the Native American Group – 11/1/09
Kachina Door by patrick trotter

Wooden Kachina Door by patrick trotter
Sami Fertility Goddess by Merja Waters

Though the Sami goddess of fertility has a many names depending on which part of Lapland she’s found, she is always considered to rule over anything growing: plants, animals and humans. Sami has always trusted her to protect pregnant women and livestock, take care of the young ones and to give a good harvest in fall. The Sámi people are one of the indigenous people of Scandinavia. Sami homeland reaches from Central Norway and Sweden through the northernmost part of Finland and into the Kola Peninsula. Culturally and economically, reindeer herding is the most important source of income for the Sami. Living of the nature has formed the original conceptions of the world among Sámi; the world view was animistic by nature, with shamanistic features. They believed that all objects in the nature had a soul. Therefore, everybody was expected to move quietly in the wilderness; shouting and making disturbance was not allowed. This beautiful concept still prevails among the Sámi.
Thunderbeings by Jo Hoden "C'est la Vie"

Ink on paper and tea.
Passing the Torch from Father to Daughter by Wayne King

Follow Wayne King’s images on Twitter: / http://Twitter.com/King_Mindscapes Photographed with Canon Digital Rebel EOS300, 80-200 Telephoto Lens This image is available for use in nonprofit fund raising efforts with permission of the artist. At no cost to your organization you may adopt an image(s) for your organization and receive 1/2 the net revenues. Follow this link to learn more. / http://photoexpressionist.blogspot.com/2008/11/non-profit-organization-fundraising.html © Wayne D. King All photographs and artworks in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Wayne D. King. The prices herein reflect a special “digital signature edition”. If you would like a limited edition print signed and dated by the artist, please call 603-786-9378. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved. Washday Book Calendar Links New Hampshire Mindscapes 2010 Washday Calendar 2010 Dreams of a Child 2010 Calendar / All God’s Critters 2010 Calendar The Garden in My Mind, 2009 Calendar Mindscapes – the Color of Life, 2009 Calendar “Equus 2010 Calendar”: http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynedking/calendars/3957941-1-equus-2010-the-soul-of-a-horse Moonscapes – http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynedking/calendars/3926051-30-moonscapes-2010 “African Mindscapes 2010”: http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynedking/calendars/3958295-9-african-mindscapes-2010 “Lightplay Mindscapes” 2010: http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynedking/calendars/3958754-1-lightplay-2010 Red is the Color 2010 Calendar “The Moment” 2010: http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynedking/calendars/3959239-3-the-moment “Where the Pemigewasset Meets the Asquamchumaukee” 2010 Calendar:http://www.redbubble.com/products/configure/13730738
Birthplace by RavenSoul

I somehow deleted my most popular image = ( So putting it back up. This is one of my personal favs and my gallery just isnt the same without it = )
A Return to Love ~ Chena Slough Alaska North Star by Sharon Mau

From my collection: / Alaska North Star ~ Arctic Fantasy Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved Beautiful Art and Greeting Cards For Sale ~ Shop securely and view my collection here “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. / It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. / We ask ourselves who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? / You are a child of God. / Your playing small does not serve the world. / There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. / We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. / It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. / And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. / As we are liberated from our own fear, / our presence automatically liberates others.” by Marrianne Williamson ~ excerpts from Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles. I use only my own images to create composites, matrix panoramic images and digital art, therefore I own full copyrights on all my work. This is one of my favourites. It is a composite of three of my images, one of the Chena Slough near North Pole Alaska and two of Interior Alaska brilliant skies Featured in Mountains and Light 29 December 2008 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Currently with 4265 Views Mahalo :) Świetna melodia
Welcoming The New Day by shilohlin

my very first attempt at a collage…..be gentle lol
Kokopelli Playing with Dogs by carolsuzanne

This painting is acrylic on gallery wrapped stretched canvas. It is 11” w x 14” h. Kokopelli was one of the earliest spirit figures represented in the petroglyphs and cave art of the very early Native Americans—the very first Americans. He was believed to bring success with crops and also to bring good luck with the ladies. He was usually depicted playing a flute and was considered to be the patron of music. He is usually depicted with a hump on his back.
Redbubbles Gift to the World of Art by deborah zaragoza

/ Redbubbles Gift to the World of Art / FEATURED in the following groups: / I do not think there is another site on the Web who has dedicated art to the world like Redbubble ! They have given us freedom to just post our thoughts, art, photograpy, poetry, pain, love, freedom of speech, self validation, without any needed validation or predjudice…....... We should all give them one great big Worldy Hug for their vision…....... I think We are needed and they have answered all the artist’s here, their goals, prayers, hopes, ambitions, love, hate, thoughts, etc., etc. Thank you Redbubble.......... Although I do not know who you are…....... I do know who you are !!..... You are the ones who recognize our souls….. Thank you for that. I am Native American Indian and had to say this because I know it as a truth….... I do not know who the Redbubble spirit souls are…..... but I do know they are there and their vision is true…........... Deborah Zaragoza
PEACE by jmcJMC

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Hour of the Ancestors by dawndavies

native american art – pastel/photoshop/airbrush / Zazzle / /
Mustang Meadow by Arla M. Ruggles

A small band of wild horses enjoying a warm fall afternoon in narrow meadow near Thousand Springs – northeastern Nevada / / (2009.NOV.05) Featured in Earth Keepers / (2009.NOV.07) RedBubble Gallery: Horses Of The High Desert Range Please support American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign / (You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to voice your opinion.) Canon 350D EOS / Sigma 70-300mm Corel PhotoImpact x3 RedBubble Album: “Horses Of The High Desert Range“
RavenSoul by RavenSoul

Reworked The image after I accidently deleted the original. Hope you like it = ) Featured in RB ALUMNI If Raven has called on you, you may soon find the following show up in your life: Magick and mysticism, intellect and acute cunning, awareness and skilful perception, the ability to shapeshift into another for a more complete understanding of Spirit, and a journey into the depths in order to bring out the light. In all this, and more, Raven will be your guide. The raven is part of the Corvids family (genus, Corvus), which also includes the crow, magpie, blue jay and others – crow being its closest relative. The main difference between a raven and a crow is size, whereas the raven is much larger and has a shaggier tuft of feathers in the neck area. Two other physical differences are the shape of their tail feathers and the length and appearance of their primary wing feathers – whereas a raven’s tail feathers are wedge-shaped in flight, a crow’s are more rounded…and where the longest feathers of the wing on the raven will have spaces between them when in flight, a crow’s will not and will appear more compact. These slight physical differences aside, Raven and Crow bring much the same message, so those with Raven as their Totem would do well to also study Crow, and vice versa. But even through their many similarities, there are some differences. Where Crow brings word of the magick that surrounds you both within and without, it is Raven who dangles the key. Ravens are known to be able to trigger the energies of the magick you feel all around you, and they will teach you how to fearlessly go about manifesting that magick to fruition. They do this through activating the link between intention and wilful action. Long associated with birth and death, Raven spirit knows best how to help you explore the deeper mysteries. Just as their colour (black) reflects that there are worlds of colourful light within, they are known to delve effortlessly into the darkness for the sole purpose of bringing out the light; this too aiding you in the realization and execution of your magick. If Raven has come into your life, you can also expect that your imagination will be sparked, and you can definitely expect many changes to begin to take shape within your life. Raven is all about creation…and sometimes in order to create, we must first relinquish old habits. With Raven medicine you will be courageously led into the recesses of your inner self and be given not only the knowledge of what needs be done, but the wisdom and wherewithal to make those necessary changes. And although at times these journeys may be scary to undertake, they can be the most healing. Change is part of the natural Wheel of Life, and this is all part of Raven’s reputation of being an omen that foretells of death. He or she is there to help you foretell and render what must be destroyed in order to birth something new. This is an important element of the mysticism of Raven’s own magick. Ravens are excellent shapeshifters – always willing to embark on journeys into the void, and very capable of delivering the messages brought back. The Norse god, Odin, possessed two ravens named Hugin (thought) and Munin (memory) that were his personal messengers. Odin himself would often shapeshift into a raven. So those with Raven Totem will find that it is not only Raven who will act as shapeshifter and messenger, but in return they will actually encourage and welcome you to enter their world. Like no other animal, Raven allows their own spirit to become one with the human spirit, thus allowing the messages they bring forth to be quick and clear. They also know how to intermingle and interrelate with other animal spirits, so those with Raven Totem may also find notably increased interaction with others, bringing about the advantageous ability to put one’s self in another’s shoes and seeing into their hearts. With this useful skill comes understanding, the increased desire to cooperate and work together, along with the ability to manipulate. Where a crow is more likely to be seen physically living near people…ravens are hardly ever seen, preferring to live in densely wooded areas. Ravens are territorial and prefer lots of space, even amidst their brethren. People with Raven Totem will find not only the desire but the need to both physically commune with the forests and internally commune with the dense underbrush of one’s own inner being. Ravens will teach you to be swift in deed but wary enough in your actions in order to proceed with safety. In the same breath, though, they also teach you how not to be intimidated. Ravens – just as their Crow brothers and sisters are known to do – will actually mob a hawk in order to chase them from their territory. This is a fine lesson in taking back your personal power. Noted as being the most intelligent of all the birds, Ravens are excellent tool users. In one study and documentary, they are shown manipulating various ingenious tools and methods to maneuver and gain access into a feeder, using the uncanny ability to plan and think ahead. They are known to possess excellent puzzle-solving ability, good memory capacity and spatial perception, and even mental projection and visualization skills. Metaphysically, they are widely known to be able to see into both the past and the future. With Raven medicine, your own intellect will be acutely sharpened and your intuitions honed – your levels of awareness and perception greatly increased. You may find yourself embarking on new intellectual pursuits, and a new sense of cunning will make what once were looked at as difficult problems disappear. Your ingenuity will increase, and along with it, your self-esteem. After you begin experiencing these new or heightened aspects of yourself, Raven may then ask you to go on a mission quest, but you never need worry about it, as you will be given all the tools that you need in order to accomplish the task. Ravens like to talk. Those with Raven medicine will find themselves becoming more vocal and/or gaining the ability to reach out to others through some form of communication – many times through the art of writing, painting, acting, dancing or performing. Just as the raven possesses a wide range of vocal tones and notes – actually having the ability to talk and mimic, and possessing a high command of language – your own communication skills will be enhanced. As noted in the text on Wolf, Raven is prone to be vocally helpful in alerting others to danger. In this way, you will find yourself also becoming very watchful and alert, and you will think it very natural to defend your family – be it blood or kinship. You will find it comes easy to bring them messages, whether in the form of warnings or fresh insights. Ravens are playful and extremely amorous, and those harkening to Raven’s call may also find these traits surfacing within themselves. A bit raucous and hardly ever fearful, Raven will teach you how to find humor in the most unexpected places, as self-assuredness through cunning and being ‘in the know’ relinquishes inhibitions. They will also teach you how to bring your own playful and amorous nature into the light…for bringing the creative life force to the forefront into the light is what Raven is all about. In all these things and many others, Raven is a great teacher and guide.
Singing Stones by arteology

My main website will lead you to all my other online gallery’s and stores: / Arteology
Gentle by Dawnsky2

Monty again,,,,greatly manipulated in PSP,PS using lighting effects, noise, pastel, 06/11/09, 638 views, info for the 500+views group My good friend Sally Omar has felt inspired to write a beautiful poem to sit alongside Gentle,(Monty), here it is below,,why not check out Sallys other great poems, she has some lovely images too,,,thank you Sally x THE GENTLE SOUL by Sally Omar A Gentle Soul / Always wants to please / Happy you love him / Wants to run in the breeze / Happy to see you / Coming to ride / He comes running / To your side / Ride him with a saddle / Or bareback / He will gallop / And keep on track / If you want him to go faster / You just have to say / Hurry up Buddy / And he’ll be on his way / He lets you hug him / And loves a treat / Always ready / And always so sweet / He’s a beautiful horse / He stands so proud / To him you can whisper / No reason to be loud / His heart lets you know / You never have to be told / He’ll always love you / A GENTLE SOUL
Sioux Native Costumes by PaulAlbert

These Indian Dress Costumes are in the Late Mr. Frank Phillips Museum called Willaroc, Mister Phillips had amazed a most wonderful collection of the native peoples dress and wear, also an exclusive collection of Remington rifles, and other firearms of the old west days, Statues as well art from many noted Western theme artist, the property surounding the homestead is also a game , longhorn cattle and deer preserve, a most unusual animal called a Zorse, which is half Zebra and half horse ! I did get a picture of the South end as it headed North ! Camera Olympus E-510 with 14-42 mm lens no flash permitted !
Cheyenne Buckskin Shirt by PaulAlbert

The wear of the Plains Indian, the coup, the moccasions, the leggins and the pipe pouch, all original to the Cheyenne people. this collection is on display at the Phillips Museum Called Willaroc !located just outside the town of Barnsdall , Oklahoma in Osage County. Once the property of the late Frank Phillips, This was one of my first camera camps, the challenge was a new camera, working on one of my most daring attempts at picture taking in subdued lighting, behind glass cases and NO flash Permitted ! otherwise you would have a personal Escout off the property ! as you can see I obeyed ! Camera Olympus E-510 with 14-42 mm lens, no flash permitted !
Listening to me doesn't mean I'm heard by Sarah Russell

Listening to me is like a wonderful psychological hug / An acknowledgement without being frequently interrupted will suffice / Such an important skill to master / Does it matter if you don’t understand the info? / Does it matter if you understand the meaning? / Are you receiving my message? / Maybe we should all practice listening? / Will it make you more productive? / Listening creates relationships / Listening skills, empathy, emotional intimacy / Listening to me makes me feel hugged Soft pastel, 160 gsm, A3
Monumental Moon by Tim Scullion

Tim Scullion: End of the day at Monument Valley. / Canon EOS Rebel / 75-300 mm lens
America in 1812 Series - Miami Tribe by Scott Denny

Mississinewa 1812 Each year my father (Tim Denny) and I take a “photography trip”. Most commonly we go late in the year for Fall colors. This year we spent a week in Indiana, taking photos at a re-enactment and covered bridges of Parke County. The Battle of the Mississinewa, also known as Mississineway, was an expedition ordered by William Henry Harrison against Miami Indian villages in response to the attacks on Fort Wayne and Fort Harrison in the Indiana Territory. The battle is significant as the first American victory in the War of 1812. The site is near the city of Marion, Indiana. Mississinewa 1812 is not a re-enactment of the battle. It is a period re-enactment that captures the lifestyles and military living in the period 1812. If you ever get a chance I totally recommend the event. Trully enjoyable. Over the next several weeks I will be posting images taken at Mississinewa 1812 along with covered bridges from Parke County, Indiana. Please View Larger and Enjoy Canon 40D / Canon 70-200mm f/4 L USM / Handheld
White Wolves in December by Lisa Weber

Totem wolf symbols belong to those who truly understand the depth of passion that belong to this noble creature. The Wolf is a representative of deep faith, and profound understanding. Those who have the wolf as their totem animal are naturally eloquent in speech, and also have knack for creative writing. / / All artwork is created by using Bryce, Poser, CS3 Software. Image copyright © 2009 Lisa C. Weber. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

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Our Group made the Daily Wrap on the 2nd of June 2009, well done members

To all those artists interested in the Native American people.
The wise faces of Native Americans, their ways, and their beliefs, the sadness of their History, have fascinated, overwhelmed people for years.
We would love to see all your fabulous art and writing dedicated these wonderfully colourful people and their culture.
This will include the Wolf, the Horse, and all their animal totems.
All works must have an ancient and/or period feel to the image/ writing.
No modern day clothing. Photographs of people must show period clothes, i.e. pow wow celebrations etc,
All written works must be relative to the group.
(Unless ofcourse they are of beneficial information regarding Redbubble).