Scholarly & Heraldic
Facsimile of a Pawnee Doctor's Robe
George Catlin
A fascinating 19th-century ethnographic study by George Catlin, depicting the symbolic imagery of a Pawnee doctor's robe.
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Sioux Robe with Porcupine Quills
George Catlin
1861 · Medium Not Listed
This meticulous study by George Catlin captures the intricate quillwork and symbolic patterns of a traditional Sioux buffalo robe.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Olive green, Aged gold
About the piece
Created in 1861, this facsimile painting by George Catlin documents the artistry of the Sioux people. The work depicts a stretched animal hide decorated with traditional porcupine quill embroidery, showcasing rhythmic geometric patterns and symbolic star-like motifs in earthy tones of red, yellow, and brown.
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