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This is a pencil of "Freckled Face," an Arapaho Indian. The date of the photograph used for reference was taken in the year 1898, a beautiful woman in her own right. Her ceremonial cape is very unique in the fact that is covered with elk teeth. The eyeteeth from an elk are one of the few sources of ivory in the world. There are over 225 teeth that are visible in this pencil, meaning that there are probably well over 500 teeth sewed to her cape. The ivories from an elk are still highly desirable and collectable for ornate jewelry and other uses

The overall size of the original is 8"x10 1/2". Total time to complete is approximately 20 hours.

Copyright Buffalo Graphics/Dennis Karchner. All Rights Reserved.

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Karchner Western Art Website: WESTERN ART

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:iconnative-americans:
Your gallery so far is absolutely amazing, the detail in this piece is inspiring. Beautiful!

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Native Americans stand strong, powerful, proud, for we come from the Creator, the earth, all living things.
:iconsilentmagician2001:
Gorgeous. The amount of detail in her outfit is very impressive.

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