"First Snow" by Karchner
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Denny's subject, Michael "Bad Hand" Terry is an accomplised actor, stuntman, authenticity expert and technical consultant for nearly 50 motion pictures including "Dances with Wolves" and "The Last of the Mohicans." He is currently the nation's most well known authority on Plains Indian history. In this image, Michael is dressed in authentic Comanche (time period 1870’s) buffalo skin coat, leggings, smock, and an otter hair hat. He is holding a U.S.- made rifle designed especially for trade to the Indians. The stock of the U.S. government-issued rifle is covered with brass decorative tacks. There were mittens hanging around his neck (not shown here) that are also made of soft leather and were designed so that the trigger finger is gloved alone while the remaining fingers are together. The trigger guards on the specially made rifles were designed with a large opening to allow for this single gloved finger. It would be hard to feel the trigger or accurately judge the pressure on the trigger with an entire hand covered by a single mitten with only the thumb free. A lot of planning and effort went into making and trading items between the trades people and the Native Americans. This piece, appropriately titled, “First Snow” is the first in a series of “Bad Hand." Denny had forwarded a .jpg of this image after completion to Michael. Much to his surprise, he responded right away and not only conveyed how much he was moved by this piece but also offered a trade with a future modeling session or other such services. This man has been photographed and painted by many artists over the years and he states he has never requested an original before mine! I am so humbled and honored at this request……..I am truly moved and speechless".(Denny Karchner) This piece is traditional oils on gesso-covered Masonite Claybord, painted to the finished edges measuring 18" x 24”. Signed and numbered, limited edition canvas "giclee" prints are available as well as the original. 18" X 24" Signed & Numbered Limited, Edition Canvas "Giclee" Prints. Total: 150

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