Cowboys: Plains Indian Shield II.382 1986

Year1986

Hand SignedSigned Lower Left 

Condition Excellent 

Framed with PlexiglassUV Plexi 

Purchased fromGallery 1990 

Provenance / HistoryStyria studio NY (Joyce) 

Story / Additional InfoIn Plains Indian Shield 382, Warhol depicts his own version of a traditional Native American shield. These shields were common among Great Plains tribes. Typically, indigenous groups made the shields from buffalo hides stretched over handmade wooden hoops. They were often adorned with feathers and illustrated with paintings of animals and geometric shapes. The shields served both practical and spiritual purposes. 

Certificate of AuthenticityArt Brokerage 

Additional InformationMotivated 

LID69539

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