Side view portrait of a proud Susquehannock man.
This artwork captures the essence of pride, strength, and dignity, creating a powerful and memorable centerpiece. Ideal for those who value history, culture, and the resilience of the human spirit, “Spirit of the Susquehannock” encourages viewers to contemplate the enduring legacy of indigenous warriors and the lasting impact of their presence.
Almost completely forgotten today, the Susquehannock were one of the most formidable tribes of mid-Atlantic region at the time of European contact and dominated the large region between the Potomac River in northern Virginia to southern New York. The first European contact with the Susquehannock was in 1608 when Captain John Smith (from Jamestown) was exploring the northern end of Chesapeake Bay. This encounter was friendly enough, but Smith was wary because of their reputation and awed by their size. His later reports described them as giants." http://www.dickshovel.com/susque.html
We are 2 artists from near Amsterdam who work from their WatersideStudio. Terri paints and uses her knowledge as a Yoga teacher. Her work portrays yoga poses and spirituality. René makes images based on his sculptures and gets his inspiration from the fantasy world and the history of the Indigenous.. Read more…