Chief Łaʔlí Arlee Band Archival Print

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Title: Chief Łaʔlí Arlee Band

Print Medium: Archival pigment print, Canson Infinity Arches 88 – an ultra-smooth, archival, 100% cotton paper renowned for its brilliance, longevity, and museum-quality craftsmanship.

Original Artwork Information

Medium: Antique 1892 Map of Montana, colored pencil, ink, copic markers, acrylic paint

Dimensions: 14.5” by 22”

Year: 2025

Artwork Description: This artwork honors Chief Arlee and the Salish families who, in 1873, chose to leave the Bitterroot Valley and move to the Jocko (Flathead) Reservation, nearly two decades before Chief Charlo and the remaining Bitterroot Salish were forcibly removed in 1891. After the disputed 1872 "Garfield Agreement," which falsely claimed Charlo’s consent, Chief Arlee led his people north. The U.S. government recognized Arlee as Head Chief, stripping Chief Charlo of his title as Head Chief until the after the removal in 1891.

The name "Arlee" derives from Chief Arlee’s name, Łoʔlí, meaning "little man." French settlers adapted it to "Arlee" due to pronunciation challenges. Łoʔlí’s English name was Henry. In the artwork, Dancing Boy and the east side of the Arlee mountains are depicted, with tipis across the top and bottom referencing a Salish Coyote story. This story tells of a giant, invisible monster whose insides resembled the surrounding land, making it indistinguishable from the outside. The Arlee area was considered the belly of this monster, with its heart located near where Dancing Boy lies.

Features:

  • Unframed: This print is sold unframed and carefully rolled in a durable tube to ensure safe delivery and preservation during transit.

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Title: Chief Łaʔlí Arlee Band

Print Medium: Archival pigment print, Canson Infinity Arches 88 – an ultra-smooth, archival, 100% cotton paper renowned for its brilliance, longevity, and museum-quality craftsmanship.

Original Artwork Information

Medium: Antique 1892 Map of Montana, colored pencil, ink, copic markers, acrylic paint

Dimensions: 14.5” by 22”

Year: 2025

Artwork Description: This artwork honors Chief Arlee and the Salish families who, in 1873, chose to leave the Bitterroot Valley and move to the Jocko (Flathead) Reservation, nearly two decades before Chief Charlo and the remaining Bitterroot Salish were forcibly removed in 1891. After the disputed 1872 "Garfield Agreement," which falsely claimed Charlo’s consent, Chief Arlee led his people north. The U.S. government recognized Arlee as Head Chief, stripping Chief Charlo of his title as Head Chief until the after the removal in 1891.

The name "Arlee" derives from Chief Arlee’s name, Łoʔlí, meaning "little man." French settlers adapted it to "Arlee" due to pronunciation challenges. Łoʔlí’s English name was Henry. In the artwork, Dancing Boy and the east side of the Arlee mountains are depicted, with tipis across the top and bottom referencing a Salish Coyote story. This story tells of a giant, invisible monster whose insides resembled the surrounding land, making it indistinguishable from the outside. The Arlee area was considered the belly of this monster, with its heart located near where Dancing Boy lies.

Features:

  • Unframed: This print is sold unframed and carefully rolled in a durable tube to ensure safe delivery and preservation during transit.

  • Shipping Included

Prints made by Paper & Ink Studio

Located in Missoula, Montana

Canson Certified Print Lab

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