Cowboys & Indians August/September 2022

More Small-Screen Gems There are too many great TV westerns, miniseries, and TV movies to fit in the pages of our special edition, so continue your journey through our definitive lists online. You’ll find extended rankings, reader recommendations, and much more. Urban Cowgirls In Kansas City Stay plugged into our website and socials, as well as tetonridge.com, for an upcoming announcement about an exciting women’s rodeo event coming up in Kansas City. More will be revealed soon! Real Estate Are you looking for your next home in the West, or simply daydreaming about your future ranch? Search our Hot Property and On The Market listings. You’ll find plenty of rugged and rustic real estate properties throughout the West. Extra! Extra! Are you subscribed to our weekly newsletter, The Post? Receive the best news of the West in…

WOLF SCHNEIDER, WRITER “Indian Market 100” on pages 116-137 In writing the Santa Fe Indian Market stories, the artwork that impacted me the most was a beaded floral purse by Aydrian Day (Anishinaabe) that won the youth award in 2021. It’s delicate and one-of-a-kind and has a positive spirit. I liked it even more after talking with Day, who’s 12. He was so thoughtful and dedicated about building an art career. He’s researching art boarding schools in Michigan where he lives and in Idyllwild, California. It was uplifting to talk with somebody with goals who has his whole life in front of him. “I like to revitalize our traditional forms of art with my own spin on it,” he told me. JUDITH WILMOT, WRITER “Chiefs, Clans & Kin,” page 66 and “Matrilineal: Legacies of…

Ever wonder what it was like to live in the golden age of TV westerns? Well, you might want to stop and look around, because it feels like the genre is stronger than it’s been since Gunsmoke and Bonanza ruled the airwaves. We’ve been seeing signs of a renaissance with the rise of Deadwood, Longmire, Hell on Wheels, and, of course, Yellowstone. Taylor Sheridan’s big-budget, star-studded Paramount Network drama has single-handedly changed the television landscape. Suddenly it seems natural for A-list film stars to don historically authentic duds, embark on long horseback journeys, and elevate the kind of episodic out-West storytelling that’s captivated audiences since the mid-20th century. Earlier this year we saw Sam Elliott’s glorious return to TV westerns in the brilliant Yellowstone prequel, 1883. When we come back to the…

Bradshaw’s No. 1 Fans Our Cowboys & Indians May/June 2022 issue arrived today, and just when we think the previous issue was the greatest, you have outdone yourselves, yet again! Bravo! All the articles are so informative and enjoyable. We especially loved reading, “Terry and Erin!” So glad you included our favorite former Pittsburgh Steelers player — Terry Bradshaw — and his lovely daughter. We wish “Remember the Removal” bike riders success on their important journey of tribute! — D’nis and Jerry Lynch, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Steeler Country) Story Hits Home Just a “congratulations” and “thank you” for publishing “The Banjo of the Bush” by Ron Soodalter in the January 2022 issue. Here I sit in Outback Queensland, Australia, on our cattle ranch as I read this incredible article, written with such accuracy by the masterful writer from…

HANDMADE ARTISTRY Married duo Cowboy Bob and Kori Guy collaborated on a showstopping piece. Made from sycamore and mahogany, Cowboy Bob combined two beautiful pieces of wood, and his wife, Kori, hand-painted the buffalo hunt story and adorned it with feathers to make this privacy screen the center of any room. “Day of the buffalo hunt” hand-painted privacy screen (contact for pricing), heartlinerancharts.com TURQUOISE ELEGANCE Originally from Arizona, the late Cheryl Yestewa is known for her handmade stone beads. She was a self-taught artist and is known for having created simple and elegant designs that highlight the beauty of natural materials. Cheryl Yestewa (Hopi and Navajo) 3 string Sleeping Beauty turquoise necklace (contact for pricing), leotasindianart.com WEARABLE ART Osamuskwasis Roan (Cree and Dene) creates her traditional artwork by way of beadwork, sewing, painting, and more.…

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