This Painted Ponies ornament 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 ornament 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.
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The Trail of Painted Ponies ornaments have become prized by decorators and creative gift givers! Designers are featuring these miniature works of art on everything from drapery tie backs with satin ribbons to ceiling fan pulls and pillows! Gift giving has become a new art form and creative "gifters" are decorating their packages with rope and ribbon and The Trail of Painted Ponies ornaments.
"Woodland Hunter came to me through research and study of the northern Plains tribes," says Kevin Kilhoffer, a native of western Oklahoma who studies, draws and paints the American West. "I found records of a Franciscan missionary stationed at a fur trade fort dating back to 1836, and in his notes he described a Teton Sioux warrior who rode into the fort wearing a magnificent war shirt adorned with scalps and wonderful art work decorating his horse." Incorporating markings that tell of deeds, wisdom, wealth and bravery, and outfitting his Pony with a shield, weapons, saddle and bags for transporting food, Kevin has created an astounding and historically accurate tribute to that Plains Indian warrior.
- Title: Woodland Hunter
- Artist: Kevin Kilhoffer
- Medium: Resin
- Measures: 2½" high
The Trail of Painted Ponies donates a percentage of the proceeds from each order to organizations that support the arts, education, animals and the environment.
