This Painted Ponies autographed figurine is no longer
available through our Official Painted Ponies Store. We would like
to invite you to take a moment to read the story behind this
beautiful Painted Ponies autographed figurine and enjoy its
artistic interpretation. Even though this item has SOLD OUT, below
we have provided you with recommendations for other figurines and
merchandise that may be of interest to you.
Happy Collecting and Happy Trails!
The Official Autographed Editions of 150
figurines
In response to requests from our enthusiastic collectors, we are
delighted to announce that The Trail of Painted Ponies has created
the only Official Autographed Editions figurines. Serious
collectors have been searching for a way to collect figurines that
are hand signed and hand numbered by the artists that created the
original works of art from The Trail of Painted Ponies... Now they
can, and they are available exclusively through our website store!
There are eight Painted Ponies in the Summer 2008 Autographed
Editions and each is special:
- These are the only Official Autographed Editions that the
artists have hand signed and hand numbered
- These Autographed Editions are limited to 150 and are
sequentially numbered 1/150 to 150/150.
- An official Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each
autographed figurine. See Example.
The Native Americans' admiration for the horse took many forms. A
favored horse dressed for ceremony or war would often be adorned
with striking regalia, as well as painted. The beauty and mystery
of the Indian horse mask as the emblem of a warrior Pony is
captured with great power by an Oklahoma historian/artist in this
masterful tribute to Chief Joseph. The legendary leader of the Nez
Perce, who is credited with the successful breeding of the
Appaloosa, is remembered for his principled resistance to the
forced removal of the Nez Perce from their Idaho homelands. Chief
Joseph's surrender speech, in which he said "From where the sun now
stands, I will fight no more forever," immortalized him in American
history and popular culture.
What this gifted Oklahoma artist may lack in formal training he
more than makes up for with his rich and detailed knowledge of the
American West, and an extraordinary talent for authentically
capturing its history in both art and craft.
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Title: Runs the Bitterroot –
Autographed
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Artist: Kevin Kilhoffer
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Medium: Resin
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Measures: 7¼"
