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copper plates: Mississippian mound builder art

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swamp monkey:
This one is a plate that i did with liberties.  First, I reversed the head direction form the original.  But I really left the paved road when I put different inks on it.  Call it artistic expression.

The original plate and inspiration for this was unearthed in Peoria, IL.  To my knowledge, none of the copper plates that have been recovered anywhere in the U.S. have signs of paint of any kind on them.  I am not saying they couldn't or didn't, I'm just saying there is no evidence. 

That doesn't keep me for doing it though.   ;)

thanks for looking. 

Ranasp:
Even if there's no evidence of paint on the copper artifacts, you stayed true to the feel of it!  That looks fantastic.

neuse:
That is some serious talent Swamp.
Good job.

bowtarist:
Good stuff!! The bird motifs are like the painting we did at the spirit station at twin oaks last May at the classic. Again, good stuff swamp monkey!! dpg

swamp monkey:
Thanks for the kind words.  Much appreciated.  Thanks for looking. :)

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