Ivan Akimovich Sushchenko (Russian, B. 1930) "North American Bison" Signed lower left. Original Oil painting on Masonite.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 80c Pan-American Invert: American Bison stamp issued March 29, 2001.
The Pan-American Exposition opened on May 1, 1901, in the beautiful city of Buffalo, New York. To truly represent the city, as well as American progress and achievement, the exposition committee selected the buffalo as a proud symbol to promote this spectacular event. Identified by its distinctive shoulder hump and curved horns, this creature is the heaviest land animal in North America -- weighing up to 2,000 pounds. Thick, coarse hair protects it from the harsh winters of the plains. For centuries, these majestic animals were essential to the survival of the Plains Indian tribes. Buffalo provided almost every necessity -- food, clothing and shelter. Hides were made into leggings, mittens, caps, moccasins, shirts, dresses, robes and blankets. Thongs of rawhide were used to tie the heads of hammers and clubs. Nothing was wasted -- bones were used for tools for farming, sinews as thread and bowstrings, horns as spoons, ladles and cups. Buffalo tallow was burned to provide light, and the hooves made into ceremonial rattles. These animals played an important role in Native American beliefs and rituals as well. Many a tribe beseeched the Great Spirit to keep the herds always plentiful.
Image Size: 9 x 13.75 in.
Overall Size: 11.75 x 16.25 in.
Unframed. (B16914)
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