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 will be eight Painted Ponies in the Summer 2008 Autographed Editions and each will be special:

• These are the only "Official Autographed Editions" that the artists will hand-sign and hand-number.
• These Autographed Editions will be limited to 150 and will be sequentially numbered 1/150 to 150/150.
• Purchase Includes Certificate of Authenticity.  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.

• Title: Runs the Bitterroot
• Artist: Kevin Kilhoffer
• Medium: Resin
• Measures: 6 - 7"

Discounts codes and promotional offers are NOT applicable to autographed edition ponies.