Artist:  Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title:  “Broken Jaw”

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions:  12” x 16”

Date:  2008

Where Painted:   United States Penitentiary -  Lewisburg, PA

This powerful painting by Leonard Peltier captures the dignified presence of a Native American man adorned in a traditionally beaded vest, embodying cultural pride and resilience. The serene water in the background, dotted with other Native men in canoes, evokes a deep connection to the natural world and ancestral traditions. Through rich symbolism and meticulous detail, Peltier honors the enduring spirit and heritage of Indigenous peoples.