Westerly, Suzanne
News From Indian Country
Michael Horse displays his artwork
Circling the arena at the Gathering of Nations, and overflowing into large
tents outdoors, were artists selling their wares. I noticed Michael Horse
standing by his artwork. Actor, musician, and, at the Gathering, I found he
is also a traditional Native folk artist. He talked about the history of
Native folk art.
"When we were on a reservation, basically incarcerated, we began to paint
on scraps of paper. We weren't allowed to hunt, weren't allowed to have
regalia. to do ceremonies. In the late 1800's, the ...
