Featured in this lot is this original oil on board painting called "Shot in the Eye" by Paul Surber Born in 1942. Ista Ogna Opi or Shot-in-the-Eye was a prominent Oglala Lakota warrior born around 1835. He is best remembered for his bravery during the Plains Indian Wars and for a series of striking, powerful photographs taken of him at the turn of the 20th century. His distinctive name was earned on the battlefield. Ista Ogna Opi fought in the historic Battle of the Little Bighorn (referred to by the Lakota as the Battle of the Greasy Grass) on June 25–26, 1876. During this fierce clash against Lt. Col. George A. Custer’s 7th Cavalry, he was wounded and lost his left eye. His original name prior to this pivotal battle remains unknown. The painting shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted oil on board construction that shows Shot in the Eye facing to his left and wearing a feather in his hair and adorned in traditional garments. The painting is signed in the bottom right hand corner and is marked on the back as follows: Shot In The Eye - Sioux. Paul Surber was born in Redlands CA., in 1942. His first encounter with Indians was in a Parade when he was five years old. Attracted to the colorful and ornate costumes, he went home to draw with his crayons what he had seen. Paul has been drawing and painting Indians ever since. The condition of this original oil on board is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows a well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this oil on board is 14" x 11". The collective weight of this oil painting is 1lb.