|
|
PERDIDO BAY TRIBE SOUTHEASTERN LOWER MUSCOGEE CREEK INDIANS, INC.
Native Paths Muscogee Creek Cultural Heritage and Resource Projects |
Gallery One
|
|
Neckwear Boar tusk with silver spoon, honors the wild boar who gave his all for food for man.Worn for its beauty and power. Hand carved by Chief Bobby Johns Bearheart.
|
|
|
Bone Hairpipe/Bone Feather Choker Choker derived from Throat Armour worn by Indian warriors.Handcrafted by Vice-Chief Robert Johns Cedarbear.
|
|
Commemorative Plaque "Rebirth" Rebirth, a time for opening the heart and mind to all things good as man emerges to find life and nourishment in the 'Green Corn Time.' The bone tooth and the tear emerging from the eye remembers the sadness for the removal of our ancestors from their homeland. It's as the sun emerges over the horizon, man also must come full circle. Master of Breath, Help us all. Bearheart - January 1998One of a series. All are in private collections. |
|
|
|
Walking Staff "The Basket Carrier"
Bobby Johns Bearheart
|
| Fallow Deer Antler This Fallow Deer Antler was from a deer that was brought into this country to stock a preserve. They have escaped and can be found in the southeast. Each of the original carved designs serves to tell a story.Handcrafted by Chief Bobby Johns Bearheart.See Close-Up Detail.
|
|
|
|
Warrior Watercolor of a warrior is a pleasing blend of color which gives depth to this warrior's spirit. This gifted artist's brush is guided by a spirit that is good.M. George Lewis Original
|
![]() |
Mask 'Altamaha' Depicts a warrior realizing the fate of the Peoples. His eyes are closing in the big sleep. A flood of tears emits to a final emission. He has seen and knows the emotions of time. Corn reflects the final giving of this life that it helped sustain. The snake 'citto,' a brother creature on this earth shows the changing world of his life had unforeseen dangers. Teeth are clinched in death approaching. Bobby Johns Bearheart - October 1992 Private Collection
|
![]()
|
Woodworking Tool Woodworking Tool with Carved Horse Head Handle A Bearheart Original
|
![]() |
Gourd Snake This piece has been highly acclaimed by area artists and galleries. The snake image is enhanced by actual rattle snake skin and rattles.A Bearheart Original
|
|
|
Beaded Dream Catcher
Eden Halil
|
|
|
Pipe Bowl Pipe bowl carved in wood with antler bowl recessed into head. Beautiful and impressive stem compliments this pipe.A Bearheart original.
|
|
|
Creek Warrior
An M. George Lewis Original
|
Symbolic Creek Creations & Voices of Our People
![]()
COPYRIGHTED 1999-2008 BY PERDIDO BAY TRIBE, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED