"Es Yúʔuli ‘They’re Scalp Dancing’" Archival Pigment Print

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Title: Es Yúʔuli ‘They’re Scalp Dancing’
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 1867 Map of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana, colored pencil, ink, copic markers, acrylic paint
Dimensions: 12” x 15”
Year Created: 2024
Location: Currently on sale at the Radius Gallery in Missoula, MT

Artwork Description:
“The Scalp Dancing was done by the women who were dressed in men's clothing. After battles, the men would return to camp with the scalps which were tied on the end of a stick. There was a specific song that was sung for a group of women to go to certain camps to prepare for the Scalp Dance. Another song was sung when the women were being painted up and entering the War Dance pavilion.

There are many songs, which are sung for the Scalp Dance. Gradually, some of the women would leave the group. When they returned, they would be dressed in old, ragged clothing, their faces darkened with ashes and carrying a stick. If one of the women placed the stick over one of the men's shoulders, and it was not pushed away, the two were considered married."
—Arlee Powwow Committee

This piece also displays horses that were often used for trade in Salish and Kootenai marriages, highlighting the interconnectedness of cultural practices, traditions, and relationships.

Printed on Canson Infinity Arches 88 with archival pigment inks, this fine art print preserves the intricate detail and vibrant colors of the original artwork, offering a museum-quality reproduction that honors the story it tells.

Features:

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

  • Shipping Included

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Title: Es Yúʔuli ‘They’re Scalp Dancing’
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 1867 Map of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana, colored pencil, ink, copic markers, acrylic paint
Dimensions: 12” x 15”
Year Created: 2024
Location: Currently on sale at the Radius Gallery in Missoula, MT

Artwork Description:
“The Scalp Dancing was done by the women who were dressed in men's clothing. After battles, the men would return to camp with the scalps which were tied on the end of a stick. There was a specific song that was sung for a group of women to go to certain camps to prepare for the Scalp Dance. Another song was sung when the women were being painted up and entering the War Dance pavilion.

There are many songs, which are sung for the Scalp Dance. Gradually, some of the women would leave the group. When they returned, they would be dressed in old, ragged clothing, their faces darkened with ashes and carrying a stick. If one of the women placed the stick over one of the men's shoulders, and it was not pushed away, the two were considered married."
—Arlee Powwow Committee

This piece also displays horses that were often used for trade in Salish and Kootenai marriages, highlighting the interconnectedness of cultural practices, traditions, and relationships.

Printed on Canson Infinity Arches 88 with archival pigment inks, this fine art print preserves the intricate detail and vibrant colors of the original artwork, offering a museum-quality reproduction that honors the story it tells.

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

We recommend that when framing, always ask for UV protected glass. Most ready-made frames from discount stores do not come with UV glass. It is not very expensive to go to your local glass or frame shop and purchase the glass separately. Avoid having your glass positioned directly against your prints as a permanent display option. Monitors are transmissive with regards to light and prints are reflective. This means that your prints will always look slightly different as the experience of viewing the image is different. We strive to replicate the original artwork. If you are having your prints framed by a professional framer they can put your prints in a press for a few seconds and your prints will flatten right away.