A stark, reverent still life by Leonard Peltier centers on a weathered bison skull, its bleached curve commanding the composition with quiet authority. Surrounding the skull are carefully arranged Native adornments—beaded straps, feather accents, and strips of dyed hide—that speak to lineage, ceremony, and survival. The muted palette and textured surfaces evoke prairie winds and long winters, while deliberate shadows and open space give the objects a ceremonial pause. This work balances memory and endurance, inviting reflection on loss, continuity, and the enduring spirit of Indigenous presence.