A painted portrait combining a Native American woman and a bison's head, featuring the woman's face with traditional jewelry and a bison's horns and fur.

Untitled Painting #101

Artist:  Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title:  Untitled

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions:  16 X 20 on Canvas
Date:  1993

Where Painted United States Penitentiary - Leavenworth KS

This striking portrait by Leonard Peltier merges the visage of a Native American man with the powerful, stoic face of an American buffalo. The surreal composition symbolizes resilience, heritage, and the sacred bond between Indigenous people and nature. Through this fusion, Peltier captures a profound narrative of strength, identity, and the enduring spirit of Native America.