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Horse Effigy
He Nupa Wanica/ Joseph No Two Horns Hunkpapa Lakota/ Teton Sioux
Not on view
Ten red triangles represent the bleeding wounds of this lunging horse in its last moments of life. Renowned artist and veteran warrior Joseph No Two Horns is believed to have created the work, and it is one of the most widely known and celebrated of all Plains Indian sculptures. Successful warriors danced with horse effigies such as this in performances to honor their animal companions.
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