Tatanka Ska Ornament

Tatanka Ska OrnamentThe coats of buffalo are traditionally brown, so when a white buffalo is born, according to Plains Indians tribal lore, it is a sacred sign of good times to come. The horse is another animal highly revered by Native Americans, so this artist felt a blending of the two would make a striking design that honored both the buffalo and the horse. Adorned with accompanying symbols circles around the eyes and nose to see and smell danger, lightning bolts for

precious gifts of gold

" the Ghost of Christmas Present is described as a jovial giant clad in a green mantle trimmed with white fur

a feeling the artist wanted to recreate by imagining a beautiful lei-draped horse walking along the beaches of Maui

dances and prayers

Camouflaged among rocky

who lived on dew drops and whose cry was so enchanting the sun would stop to listen

and joins family and friends in decorating the tree with a popcorn garland and homemade ornaments

a customized interpretation of this flashy tradition by Karlynn Keyes

“Tailgate Christmas” Pony is excited to join The Trail of Painted Ponies Holiday Herd

Based in the Pacific Northwest

so this artist felt a blending of the two would make a striking design that honored both the buffalo and the horse

which has become universal