This is an original watercolor painting “Uncle Buffalo” by Crow Native American Indian artist Leland Stewart. Leland Stewart, a Montana native, is a member of the Crow Nation, Whistling Water Clan and the High Hawk Society. He graduated from the Institute of the American Indian Arts in 1975. Stewart's artwork is featured in in Montana fine art galleries and beyond. This painting shows half of the head of a Great American Bison Buffalo with the horn having a three stripe design and at the background a sunlight abstract pattern. The painting also shows three geometric “blanket strip” like designs with three Crow polychrome parfleche war shields shown. The piece exhibits Stewart’s unique style of bright, vivid colors and personal interpretation of his Native American Indian heritage. Many of Stewart’s works can be found at the Sam Terakedis Fine Art & Jewelry Gallery. Some examples of his art have been priced at $6,200 for Two Sisters in the Bear Paws, $5,500 for Uncle Buffalo, and $6,000 for The Visitor. This example is of a large size such as the above paintings. Leland Stewart’s work has been in high demand since his work has been on permanent display at the Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings, Montana. The piece is signed in the lower right corner "Leland Stewart 2019". The watercolor is in very good condition. The visible art area measures 23.25”x17.25”. The artwork has been professionally matted and framed, the frame measures 31”x25”. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.