He was a prominent warrior of the Cheyenne people, witness to one of the most decisive and tragic periods in the history of the Great Plains.

His life reflects the courage, resilience, and deep spiritual connection of his people in the face of expansion and conflict.

«We fought for our land, and surviving was also a form of bravery.»

— Wooden Leg —

This work has been created on a natural support: wood. A living, organic material deeply rooted in the earth, which resonates with the very essence of the Cheyenne warrior. Working on wood is not merely an aesthetic choice, but a symbolic one: it evokes the profound connection to nature, to the land, and to the cycles of life that defined his people’s worldview.

Thus, the support does not simply hold the image; it reinforces its meaning. Wood, born from the earth and shaped by time, becomes a bridge between memory, resistance, and the indomitable spirit that Wooden Leg represented.

This work was created in 2022.