Running Eagle in ceremonial dress depicted on horseback carrying a rifle with bow in the saddle. Featured among the stars with Mother Moon & the Morning Star. Terrance's choice of vibrant colors and symbolism tell the story of this tribal leader during a pivotal moment in battle.  "Running Eagle" was a female leader and warrior amongst her tribe, the only woman to ever join the male warriors in battle living in the 18-19th century. Prior to proving herself in battle and gaining respect of the male warriors, she went by the name Brown Weasel Woman. Gaining her power from the sun, Terrance depicts her in many of his ledger pieces with unique symbolism in each.

This is an original piece on late c19th century ledger paper, dated without year reference, "Register of Warrants Paid" inscribed with numeric references to "Garbage and Ash". Terrance has given new life to this historical document, and the numbers filling the entire page add to the appearance of the night's sky.

Ledger size: Approximately 13.5in x 16.5in

This piece is currently sold unframed, mounted on black foamboard.  Contact us to discuss mounting/framing options and pricing: info@picayunecellars.com

Terrance Guardipee is an internationally acclaimed Blackfeet painter and ledger artist, consistently recognized for the traditional depiction of his Blackfeet heritage and contemporary innovation demonstrated in his work. Terrance was one of the first Native artists to revive the historical ledger art tradition, and was the first ledger artist to transform the style from the single page custom into his signature map collage concept. His style of art is known as "Ledger Art" which is a collage mixed media on a very large ledger paper with antique documents, checks, maps and stock receipts. The leading institutions in the Native art community consistently acknowledge Terrance’s innovative incorporation of authentic Blackfeet images into his own contemporary form of ledger art.