"Sèliš Smʔem l Sntntnmsqá ‘Salish Woman in Sntntnmsqá’" Archival Pigment Print

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Title: Sèliš Smʔem l Sntntnmsqá ‘Salish Woman in Sntntnmsqá’
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 1886 Montana Map, colored pencil, ink, copic markers, acrylic paint
Dimensions: 13.5” x 22”
Year Created: 2024
Location: Currently on sale at the Radius Gallery in Missoula, MT

Artwork Description:
This piece tells a true history about a Bitterroot Sèliš ancestor’s life. She’s depicted on horseback, accompanied by her dog and a travois loaded with her belongings in parfleche.

In this artwork, I tell the story of her journey: spending winters in the Bitterroot Valley with our people, then venturing to Sntmtmsqá ‘place where you rein your horse back’ (near Ovando, MT, and Clearwater areas) for the spring, summer, and fall. This route was a stop on our way to hunt buffalo and a path to Seeley Lake. Throughout her life, she embraced this journey, even as an elder. While there, she’d gather bitterroot, camas, and other native plants. She received bison and wild game from those who passed by.

This piece captures Indigenous women’s strength, resilience, and the deep ties to our Sqelixʷ homeland in that area. I believe her presence is still felt in these lands, and her story should not be lost.

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: Sèliš Smʔem l Sntntnmsqá ‘Salish Woman in Sntntnmsqá’
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 1886 Montana Map, colored pencil, ink, copic markers, acrylic paint
Dimensions: 13.5” x 22”
Year Created: 2024
Location: Currently on sale at the Radius Gallery in Missoula, MT

Artwork Description:
This piece tells a true history about a Bitterroot Sèliš ancestor’s life. She’s depicted on horseback, accompanied by her dog and a travois loaded with her belongings in parfleche.

In this artwork, I tell the story of her journey: spending winters in the Bitterroot Valley with our people, then venturing to Sntmtmsqá ‘place where you rein your horse back’ (near Ovando, MT, and Clearwater areas) for the spring, summer, and fall. This route was a stop on our way to hunt buffalo and a path to Seeley Lake. Throughout her life, she embraced this journey, even as an elder. While there, she’d gather bitterroot, camas, and other native plants. She received bison and wild game from those who passed by.

This piece captures Indigenous women’s strength, resilience, and the deep ties to our Sqelixʷ homeland in that area. I believe her presence is still felt in these lands, and her story should not be lost.

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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