Dustin Payne - Monarchs of the Prairie

Dustin Payne

The great prairie of North America was once home to
the Plains Indians. They were a proud and noble
people. Their currency was measured by the number
of horses they owned and their reputation was
earned by brave acts done during battle. The wild
herds of bison nourished, clothed and provided
shelter for their families. Their struggles usually had
much to do with the valuable hunting grounds that
their people relied upon.

Each tribe or clan had its best warriors. These men
would have been known to many tribes around the
land. They were celebrated by their own, and
respected by their enemies. Here I have depicted
three warriors; the kind that might have rode
along-side the likes of Crazy horse, Sitting Bull, or
Red Cloud. With their beaded and feathered regalia,
they would appear to be royalty, or Monarchs of the
Prairie.

-Dustin Payne

"Monarchs of the Prairie"
2007
Limited Edition of 35
22"H x 19"W x 10"D