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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · 5h

Check out what came in the mail today! The new fall issue of #AIQ American Indian Quarterly with my #ledgerdoodle “Oklhilichi” (Dusk) is on the cover. #muskogean #ledgerart #dustign #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #americanindianquarterly

Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · 5d

Ledger doodle: Hashi’ illi’ (dead sun) at the event Horizon paying witness to an all consuming monster of the stars a #blackhole #ink #permapaque #copicmarkers Illustrated on antique 1918 7x5” #ledgerpaper #muskogean #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · 6d

The gorget’s patterns & shape are based on ancestral shell carvings & petroglyph reliefs. Opalite is a beloved material of the ancestors during the 1700s. Its also accented with brass fixtures to connect to the leather strap necklace with buffalo horn bead & shell to pin everything together.

Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · 6d

“Prayer” whether it be through your lips, your thoughts, actions or sacrificial offerings, we are always in conversation with the creator and the ancestors. #opalite #gorget #carving #muskogean #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · 14d

Made of #Opalite , brass fixtures, leather strap necklace, buffalo horn & shell to pin everything together. #chickasawartist #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · 14d

“Across the Universe” This #gorget patterns are based on ancestral shell carvings and petroglyph reliefs & imported crescent gorgets that were presented to the ancestors in the 1700’s.#chickasawartist #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · 21d

#Ledgerdoodle: “ knock knock” Starting a series of 10 miniature #ledgerdrawing for new collectors, available next week at #SEASAM #ink #permapaque #copicmarkers Illustrated on antique 1849 5x7” #woodpecker #bakbak #muskogean #chickasawartist #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Sep 15

Not long after the Noble woman and one of her lady and waiting excuse themselves then disappear in the night with a chest of uncut pearls. It was described that the temple roof was covered in pearls. With sections described as thick as a horses hoof.

Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Sep 15

In the spring of 1540 the “Lady of Cofitachequi“ hosted the conquistadors, & what was once congenial and friendly, became a hostage situation and thievery overnight.

Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Sep 15

Cofitachequi /Splendor & Escape

llustrated on antique 1853-54 #ledgerpaper #diptych #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers each ledger is 10x15” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ovac #ledgerart #cofitachequi #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity

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Jodi A Byrd @arsavium.bsky.social · Aug 21

Indigenomicon is set to release in November but you can now read the introduction online at Duke University Press: www.dukeupress.edu/indigenomicon

Indigenomicon

www.dukeupress.edu

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Aug 13

Check out what came in the mail yesterday. The new summer issue of #AIQ American Indian quarterly with my painting “Muskogean Gothic” is on the cover. #muskogeangothic #americangothic #muskogean #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #americanindianquarterly

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Aug 11

Ledger doodle: “Nunta” (What?)
What is it that you seek and what are you willing to give up to find that answer?
llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #ink #posca #copicmarkers 10x8” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #Si̱shtoholloꞌ #hornedserpent

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Aug 5

Ledger doodle: Toshpa (Swift)
This piece is inspired by a traditional hunting method used by the southeastern tribes using the skins of bucks. llustrated on antique 1849 ledger paper #ink #copicmarkers 8x10” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Jul 2

Ledger doodle: “The Vessel of Tibbee Lake”
Seeing some of my friends in the homelands filled the imagination with ideas. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #copicmarkers 10x8” #chickasawartist #ledgerdoodle #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #hornedserpent

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Jun 19

Ledger doodle: Onut Minti (at the break of Dawn) A new Panther Woman rising through her portal. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 10x8” #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #pantherwoman

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Jun 1

Ledger doodle: Aialhika IV (Justice IV)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman always brings the right amount of support. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #markers #ink 7.5x8” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · May 30

Thank you ☺️

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · May 29

Ledger doodle: Aialhika III (Justice III)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? Deer woman brought her sisters to help. llustrated on antique 1849 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · May 29

Ledger doodle: Aialhika II (Justice II)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · May 27

Ledger doodle: Aialhika (Justice)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #deerwoman

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · May 27

Ledger doodle: Aialhika II (Justice II)
Someone didn’t pass the question. Have you been good? And this time Deer woman brought her sister. llustrated on antique 1856 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca 8x7.5” #feathercape #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #deerwoman

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Apr 24

available for pre-order at #Barnes&Noble and other book retailers. #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #muskogean #feathercape

Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Apr 24

“The Quest” acrylics on canvas 40x30” in this painting, I wanted to convey a feeling of an early 90s RPG video game cover but with a Muskogean prism.This particular piece was commissioned by Dr Jodi Byrd for her new book “Indigenomicon” #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 22

I'm just back from a great trip into the Chiquibul Forest in Belize. It was a place I visited for National Geographic on a series of expeditions over 25 years ago. It was nice to be back.

Alvarez Photography | Clearing the road in the Chiquibul Forest | by Stephen Alvarez

Kimali Martinez and a Belize Defense Force soldier clear a road to Cebada Camp in the Chiquibul Forest Preserve.

www.alvarezphotography.com

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