Indians 101: Clubs and a buffalo skull (museum exhibition)

The Lynda Frost Gallery in the Missoula Art Museum in Missoula, Montana is dedicated to promoting and featuring contemporary Native artists, artwork, and voices. A special exhibition, For the Good of All Things, celebrated the wealth of artists from a variety of Tribal backgrounds and mixed Tribal affiliations who are living in communities across Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal (CSKT) lands. Included in this exhibition were some clubs (sometimes called war clubs but often used as dance clubs) and a decorated buffalo skull.

Shown above is Tribute to Joe Sam Scabby Robe (1959-2021) by Dwight Billedeux.

Another view of Tribute to Joe Sam Scabby Robe (1959-2021)

Detail from Tribute to Joe Sam Scabby Robe (1959-2021)

Detail from Tribute to Joe Sam Scabby Robe (1959-2021)

Shown above are three works by Buck HitsWithaStick.

Shown above is Sundown Dancing by Buck HitsWithaStick.

Detail from Sundown Dancing

Shown above is Return by Buck HitsWithaStick.

Detail from Return

 

Shown above is Reclaiming the Plains by Buck HitsWithaStick.

Detail from Reclaiming the Plains

 

Note: these photographs were taken on March 24, 2024.

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