Whispering Spirit, 30 x 40, oil on linen This Plains Indian wears eagle feathers, shells and silver . His face is painted white with a brown hand print. The hand painted on the face is a Coup Mark, a sign of bravery. To be first to touch the enemy was regarded as the bravest deed of all. It was even a point of bravado for a single warrior to rush in among the enemy and strike one with quirt, coup stick or gun before attempting to fire, thus risking his own life. http://khendersonart2.blogspot.com/