Native American Art :JEROME BUSHYHEAD

Jerome Bushyhead – Cheyenne Tribe

Spirit name:"Coyote Walks By"Aboriginal Art by:Jerome Bushyhead a nationally recognized representational artist, an excellent interpreter of the Plains Indians dealing with visionary elements with the quality of super realism.He was educated at Centenary College, Shreveport, Louisiana and founded the Cheyenne Nation Arts and Crafts Show and Inter-Tribal Powwow 1972, which is now a National Event. Co-founder of the Oklahoma Indian Art league, Inc. He lectured at schools, colleges, organizations, communities and had been involved with charitable work as providing a painting to the Los Angeles Indian Actors Association for fund raising purposes. Mediums: Acrylic Paints on Canvas.

Paintings from left to right:

1-Warrior

2-The protector

3-Endless search

4-Warriors commitment

5-Endless trail

6-Morning prayer

Extra Information:

-Producer and Host of his own television show called:"Unity",KTVY, Oklahoma City.

-Director fo the Oklahoma State Fair Indian Program since 1976.

-Hosted a radio program on Station KELR, EI Reno Oklahoma, called:"The Indian Nation Hour" for 5 years.

-Founded the Cheyenne Nation Arts and Crafts Show and Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow 1972, which has become a National Event.

-Co-Founder of the Oklahoma Indian League, Inc.

-He is noted for bing the spokesman for all Indians charged in April 1974 with "Feather Violations" by the U.S. Wildlife Commission.Jerome Bushyhead was the primary force in the Indians fight to retain the right to use the feathers. He appeared on both local and national TV in his efforts to ensure the right was restored to the Indian people.

-Jerome worked with the Cheyenne Tribe of Oklahoma as the Public Information Director.

-He lectured at schools, colleges, organizations,communities and had been involved with charitable work such as:providing a painting to the Los Angeles Indian Actors Association for a raffle to provide funds for a National Tour.


In dedication to "Coyote Walks By" - A presentation called:"Coyote Dance"

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