Welcome to The Native Collection, where you can purchase Trail of Painted Pony figurines.
These designs honor the historic Native American tradition of painting one's horse with dramatic colors and symbols for war or ceremonial purposes. Each figurine in The Native Collection has been crafted with exquisite attention to detail in order to capture the spirit and authenticity of the original Painted Pony. Each figurine also comes with a story tag which relates the inspiration for the Pony's markings.
An appreciation of all earthly and spiritual gifts in the Native American culture and traditions led this gifted Montana artist to create a Painted Pony that honored an authentic Native art form not widely known. After thoroughly researching the Cheyenne woman’s tradition of painting abstract designs of spiritual significance on dressed, buffalo hides, Liz conceived of a Painted Pony design that, in the words of a tribal elder, "is a beauty and has won my heart." The original "Cheyenne Rawhide Pony" was selected as Best of Show by Southwest Art Magazine in "The Native Art of Horse Painting" competition.
Resin
Measures 6.75"
Artist: Liz Chappie-Zoller