Seven Fires Art is pleased to offer for sale this unique example of traditional Native American Ledger Art by noted Lakota Artist Merle Locke!

Her Heart of the Nation

A truly special and unique piece! Original, signed approximately 12" x 9" ink and acrylic on antique sheet music. Unframed.

Locke offers a different take on traditional ledger art by using vintage sheet music to demonstrate the divide between Native and white culture. Mr. Locke tells us that Native children in boarding schools often used sheet music or pages torn from hymnals to practice the painting and drawing taught to them by their parents.

A winyan  with beautiful pink dress, feather, parfleche and fancy belt is surrounded by dragonflies and stars and turtle.

Giclée Prints: This original work has been sold. We are pleased to offer limited edition prints of this piece. Full-size giclée prints with beautiful color on Fine Art Paper Velvet with generous 1" border perfect for framing. Select Print above. 

Framing Available: Prints can be beautifully matted and framed just for you using conservation-quality materials.  to design your perfect mat and frame combination and we'll provide an image of how it will look, along with the quote. Please allow two weeks for custom framing.

The watermark "Locke" has been added to protect copyright and does not appear in the artwork. Copyright remains property of the artist. Reproduction of any type without the consent of the artist is expressly forbidden.

This is a rare opportunity to own a unique piece by one of the most recognized Oglala Lakota artists working today!

Purchase of original includes an artist photo and bio.

Condition of the Original: No defects or scratches to the art or unusual wear and tear, although the antique music shows normal signs of wear and age.