Mike Blake

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mike.blakeuk@btinternet.com
The Moorings, Middle lane, Whatstandwell
Matlcock DE4 5EG
UK

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Having had a lifetime fascination with the Plains Indians I was delighted to discover Ledger Books a few years ago, and to rediscover this splendid project recently. I an especially interested in shield designs and horse painting as depicted in the books.

Comments by Mike Blake



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11-27-22

What might the small circles/discs around the shield mean? Thanks

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10-14-16

Upright feather bonnet headdress?

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10-14-16

Thunderbird motif on shield?

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10-14-16

Interesting shield design - asymetrical? The artist seems to have had limited colours to use - how reliable is the colouration of the shield therefore?

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05-02-14

The Mexican soldiers are interesting! They appear to be wearing striped serapes over their uniforms - which seem to be red coats and blue trousers with a yellow seam stripe. This is not a Mexican uniform I recognize except for a much earlier period (1830s-40s)? The headgear seems to be a short shako or kepi with a front plume in 'unusual' colours?

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05-02-14

If theses are women, why do they appear to have small shields and lances?

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05-02-14

Can anyone identify the nation to which the shield bearer belongs, please?

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05-02-14

Can anyone identify the nation to which the shield bearer belongs, please?

Is the animal a deer or a mountain goat?

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05-02-14

Can anyone identify the nation to which the shield bearer belongs, please?

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05-02-14

Can anyone identify the nation to which the shield bearer belongs, please?

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05-02-14

Can anyone identify the nation to which the shield bearer belongs, please?

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05-02-14

Can anyone identify the nation to which the shield bearer belongs, please?

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05-02-14

Can anyone identify the two figures in terms of nations, please? I would like to include the left hand figure's shield design in my research notes attributed to a nation. Thanks

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05-01-14

Can anyone offer any comment on the content depicted please?

Are these images of Kiowa shields? What is the significance of the green 'bushes'?

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Shield Designs