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Native Americans have a long and rich tradition of producing artwork from behind bars.
In the past, it was both a means of artistic expression and a way to document and communicate important events. Modern inmate artwork is also a vehicle for creative expression. It is also a valuable tool for personal growth and rehabilitation.
Join Native America Calling to hear about artwork’s healing and redemptive significance for incarcerated Native Americans.
A piece of ledger art attributed to a Cheyenne person, circa 1874-1881. The item is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, though it is listed as being “Not on View” by the institution. Image: Public Domain
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