Wa-Ksa-Ksa - Broken Jaw, 24"x36"
Richard Koscher
Wa-Ksa-Ksa - Broken Jaw
Oil on Canvas, Goldleaf
24”x36” inch (60 x 90 cm)
Unframed
I traveled to Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota, a place of immense beauty and historical weight. As a European, I grew up hearing stories of the Native Americans and the lands that were taken from them. But standing on the vast plains, stretching from Yellowstone, the Black Hills to the Badlands, brought an entirely new understanding of the enormity of their loss. The sheer scale of the landscape is overwhelming, and you realize just how significant it was to the Blackfeet (Niitsitapi) and Crow (Apsáalooke) tribes and many more, whose ancestral lands were taken from them. Areas considered sacred, spiritual places where these tribes thrived before being forcibly removed. The Blackfeet once roamed the northern plains and the Crow lived along the Yellowstone River. Both tribes embodied a deep connection to the land, and their stories of resilience resonate deeply.
I also learned about Wa-Ksa-Ksa, or Broken Jaw, from the Lakota, a Sioux tribe. I had seen a photograph of him before, but being in the lands they fought so hard to protect brought the impact of history into sharp focus. The tribes were cheated out of their homes, their dignity, and their futures. Experiencing this in person left me profoundly moved, with a deeper appreciation for their enduring legacy.
Note: Ships from San Francisco
Richard Koscher
Wa-Ksa-Ksa - Broken Jaw
Oil on Canvas, Goldleaf
24”x36” inch (60 x 90 cm)
Unframed
I traveled to Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota, a place of immense beauty and historical weight. As a European, I grew up hearing stories of the Native Americans and the lands that were taken from them. But standing on the vast plains, stretching from Yellowstone, the Black Hills to the Badlands, brought an entirely new understanding of the enormity of their loss. The sheer scale of the landscape is overwhelming, and you realize just how significant it was to the Blackfeet (Niitsitapi) and Crow (Apsáalooke) tribes and many more, whose ancestral lands were taken from them. Areas considered sacred, spiritual places where these tribes thrived before being forcibly removed. The Blackfeet once roamed the northern plains and the Crow lived along the Yellowstone River. Both tribes embodied a deep connection to the land, and their stories of resilience resonate deeply.
I also learned about Wa-Ksa-Ksa, or Broken Jaw, from the Lakota, a Sioux tribe. I had seen a photograph of him before, but being in the lands they fought so hard to protect brought the impact of history into sharp focus. The tribes were cheated out of their homes, their dignity, and their futures. Experiencing this in person left me profoundly moved, with a deeper appreciation for their enduring legacy.
Note: Ships from San Francisco
Richard Koscher
Wa-Ksa-Ksa - Broken Jaw
Oil on Canvas, Goldleaf
24”x36” inch (60 x 90 cm)
Unframed
I traveled to Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota, a place of immense beauty and historical weight. As a European, I grew up hearing stories of the Native Americans and the lands that were taken from them. But standing on the vast plains, stretching from Yellowstone, the Black Hills to the Badlands, brought an entirely new understanding of the enormity of their loss. The sheer scale of the landscape is overwhelming, and you realize just how significant it was to the Blackfeet (Niitsitapi) and Crow (Apsáalooke) tribes and many more, whose ancestral lands were taken from them. Areas considered sacred, spiritual places where these tribes thrived before being forcibly removed. The Blackfeet once roamed the northern plains and the Crow lived along the Yellowstone River. Both tribes embodied a deep connection to the land, and their stories of resilience resonate deeply.
I also learned about Wa-Ksa-Ksa, or Broken Jaw, from the Lakota, a Sioux tribe. I had seen a photograph of him before, but being in the lands they fought so hard to protect brought the impact of history into sharp focus. The tribes were cheated out of their homes, their dignity, and their futures. Experiencing this in person left me profoundly moved, with a deeper appreciation for their enduring legacy.
Note: Ships from San Francisco