inspiration of ''Thunder of the Plains'' and the ''Fur trade'' (2 Viewers)
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Today, another awesome accessory from the Native American nation caught my eye...
For the moment, never made by our three main brands in this field, JJD, TM and K&C (in my order of preference please...)
It is a handgun used, without getting too far ahead of myself, by the Sioux or the Cheyennes but also and more anciently by the Mohicans and the Iroquois, among other nations...
this weapon is called a stock...
dozens of models, all different, exist, so I chose to present two very different and quite exhaustive ones...
here is
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If any specialists wish to provide additional information, it is with pleasure, Mike's comment on the previous subject was full of information!
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Difficult to find beautiful paintings with this weapon..
also this beautiful Iroquois figurine will illustrate the subject very well...
and now let's hope it's in JJD's forecast..
I salute you lovers of “Thunder of the Plains”!
For the moment, never made by our three main brands in this field, JJD, TM and K&C (in my order of preference please...)
It is a handgun used, without getting too far ahead of myself, by the Sioux or the Cheyennes but also and more anciently by the Mohicans and the Iroquois, among other nations...
this weapon is called a stock...
dozens of models, all different, exist, so I chose to present two very different and quite exhaustive ones...
here is
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If any specialists wish to provide additional information, it is with pleasure, Mike's comment on the previous subject was full of information!
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Difficult to find beautiful paintings with this weapon..
also this beautiful Iroquois figurine will illustrate the subject very well...
and now let's hope it's in JJD's forecast..
I salute you lovers of “Thunder of the Plains”!
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Another variation of these handguns used by Native Americans is the ''War club'' also called ''casse tete''...
It was apparently the favorite weapon of the Iroquois until it was replaced by the Tomahawk, a European-made hatchet...
The Iroquois traded beaver pelts for iron hatchets and knives...
This weapon, which has spanned the centuries, was used in all battles up to Little Big Horn.
It is found in many Native American nations such as the Sioux and even the Apaches.
Some beautiful illustrations of warriors with the butt, another handgun covered previously...
Team Miniatures represented this weapon through a superb Sioux horseman. ref: IDA6033
We hope the same thing at JJD!
It was apparently the favorite weapon of the Iroquois until it was replaced by the Tomahawk, a European-made hatchet...
The Iroquois traded beaver pelts for iron hatchets and knives...
This weapon, which has spanned the centuries, was used in all battles up to Little Big Horn.
It is found in many Native American nations such as the Sioux and even the Apaches.
Some beautiful illustrations of warriors with the butt, another handgun covered previously...
Team Miniatures represented this weapon through a superb Sioux horseman. ref: IDA6033
We hope the same thing at JJD!
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Today, a special Cheyennes ''Dogs soldiers'' through high-end sculptures in tribute to the new JJD series which will be released throughout the year 2024!
Warning the eyes !
we notice the identical horse and the pose of the rider which presents strong similarities or even identical (for the horse) to the sculpture presented by JJD...
Warning the eyes !
we notice the identical horse and the pose of the rider which presents strong similarities or even identical (for the horse) to the sculpture presented by JJD...
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Today, a hairstyle very common in Native American nations attracted my curiosity...
What does she represent within the tribes...
Is it attached to a particular society like the ''Cheyenne Dog soldier society'' or the ''Southern Cheyenne Crazy Dog Warrior Society'' or the '' Wi'ciska Society Warrior Sioux '' we were able to discover in previous discussion threads...
Is it simply a clothing ornament?
Does it represent a Society?
Does it present any hierarchy to the wearer of this headdress?
So many questions that need to be answered...
Also, I call on specialists and connoisseurs of these themes who could enlighten us on this subject..
What does she represent within the tribes...
Is it attached to a particular society like the ''Cheyenne Dog soldier society'' or the ''Southern Cheyenne Crazy Dog Warrior Society'' or the '' Wi'ciska Society Warrior Sioux '' we were able to discover in previous discussion threads...
Is it simply a clothing ornament?
Does it represent a Society?
Does it present any hierarchy to the wearer of this headdress?
So many questions that need to be answered...
Also, I call on specialists and connoisseurs of these themes who could enlighten us on this subject..
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I am glad that the American West has so many fans in Europe.
I appreciate this thread, it ties History and Toy Soldiers together well.
Keep it up, please.
Long Live the West.
Paddy
I appreciate this thread, it ties History and Toy Soldiers together well.
Keep it up, please.
Long Live the West.
Paddy
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Great images and information Francis. I am loving it and you have convinced me to get some Dog Soldiers
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First of all, a big thank you for the comments on this thread, I didn't expect it to generate so much interest...
Thanks to Mike who actively participates in providing information to shed light on the subjects...
Today, it's another headdress that piqued my interest..
It is found among the tribes of the plains and it was made by JJD, only once, through the magnificent SSB 14 here...
K&C also achieved it once with the equally excellent TRW 145...
What material is this hat made of ?
I would say bison fur but that's not sure...
Does it belong to a particular society?
Does it represent a hierarchy to the wearer of this hat or is it a common clothing ornamen
In any case, it's a charismatic and quite specific ornament in the end...
See instead!
Thanks to Mike who actively participates in providing information to shed light on the subjects...
Today, it's another headdress that piqued my interest..
It is found among the tribes of the plains and it was made by JJD, only once, through the magnificent SSB 14 here...
K&C also achieved it once with the equally excellent TRW 145...
What material is this hat made of ?
I would say bison fur but that's not sure...
Does it belong to a particular society?
Does it represent a hierarchy to the wearer of this hat or is it a common clothing ornamen
In any case, it's a charismatic and quite specific ornament in the end...
See instead!
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After further research, here are some answers to shed light on the subject...
this headdress is called a turban...
it is in were worn by some southern Plains and Prairie tribes, such as the Pawnees, Osages, and Sioux. They were made of otter fur and the otter's tail hung from a beaded sheath. Chiefs and members of their family could attach eagle feathers to the back...
Like the horned bison headdress discussed previously, it was only worn by some clans and warriors who distinguished themselves by exceptional exploits.
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Probably the most important aspect of this beautiful JJD figure is the bow lance he carries. It's a true lance, shaped like a bow but was not made to shoot arrows. This type of lance as well as the warrior's yellow body paint indicate he is a member of the Lakota Kit Fox Society. The fur turban is a fox pelt.
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Great information. He is a beautiful figure. I especially love his skewbald paint horse.
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Let's continue to dissect the outfits of these Native Americans while providing some elements of information, thanks to the specialists who participate, to the amateurs, neophytes and enthusiasts of this theme that we are...
Sometimes it only takes a little to create a new center of interest and new followers, where it was not there...
I myself was not particularly passionate about Native Americans and it was when I discovered the JJD series a few years ago that I fell in love with these peoples story...
I grew up with westerns as well as a real passion for toy soldiers (Airfix, etc...) when I was young and which has never left me.
this explains that...
Let's continue now to dissect the outfits of these warriors. Today, another clothing ornament highlighted...
The wolf headdress or ''wolf's head''
Never yet made by JJD (we're waiting...) it will certainly be done because it is essential to this theme...
K&C introduced it just once through a Comanche warrior...
Little information on the subject at the moment but on the other hand, some beautiful paintings representative of the importance of this ornament.... judge!
Sometimes it only takes a little to create a new center of interest and new followers, where it was not there...
I myself was not particularly passionate about Native Americans and it was when I discovered the JJD series a few years ago that I fell in love with these peoples story...
I grew up with westerns as well as a real passion for toy soldiers (Airfix, etc...) when I was young and which has never left me.
this explains that...
Let's continue now to dissect the outfits of these warriors. Today, another clothing ornament highlighted...
The wolf headdress or ''wolf's head''
Never yet made by JJD (we're waiting...) it will certainly be done because it is essential to this theme...
K&C introduced it just once through a Comanche warrior...
Little information on the subject at the moment but on the other hand, some beautiful paintings representative of the importance of this ornament.... judge!
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The wolf was a very important animal spirit to most indigenous peoples of North America. The wolf spirit was especially important to the Pawnee warrior society as well as the Cheyenne. The wolf headdress was another traditional style worn by the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers. Dog Soldiers were so named for the qualities they shared with wolves: ferocious fighters, strong, fearless, loyal, fighting together to protect the pack.
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Very good comment, Mike...
I note that they are part of the Cheyenne Dogs soldiers...
JJD will certainly introduce us to them as well as the Cheyenne crazy dog soldiers (with antelope horns)..
an upcoming series that shows definite potential!
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I can't resist offering you this little bonus which says a lot about the potential that JJD's Cheyennes series can have...
WOLF SCOUT OF NORTHERN CHEYENNE
Artist James Bama's portrait of a Northern Cheyenne wolf scout is part of
his most beloved depictions of a proud warrior decorated with trophies
of war and hunting. Her headdress and armbands,
wolf skin, giving it the power and stealth of a wolf. He wears a necklace
of buffalo teeth and around his torso is the rawhide lariat for catching
wild horses. Hair from a scalp that he
carries with him hang from his waist so that the scalped person cannot kill him in
the beyond.
This scout blackened his eyes and hands to represent
the claws and eyes of a wolf. On his face, his arms and his chest, he
first coated with buffalo or deer fat, then with white clay from the banks of rivers to
represent the white belly of the wolf.
It was an honor to be named a scout by a Cheyenne warrior leader.
Scouts spent entire days searching for buffalo and herds of horses.
and menacing white soldiers. Usually three scouts traveled
together so that one of them can always keep watch at night and, if necessary,
one of them might be sent back to camp with news. When the news was
important, the scout howled like a wolf to alert the camp to
approaching the camp. .
WOLF SCOUT OF NORTHERN CHEYENNE
Artist James Bama's portrait of a Northern Cheyenne wolf scout is part of
his most beloved depictions of a proud warrior decorated with trophies
of war and hunting. Her headdress and armbands,
wolf skin, giving it the power and stealth of a wolf. He wears a necklace
of buffalo teeth and around his torso is the rawhide lariat for catching
wild horses. Hair from a scalp that he
carries with him hang from his waist so that the scalped person cannot kill him in
the beyond.
This scout blackened his eyes and hands to represent
the claws and eyes of a wolf. On his face, his arms and his chest, he
first coated with buffalo or deer fat, then with white clay from the banks of rivers to
represent the white belly of the wolf.
It was an honor to be named a scout by a Cheyenne warrior leader.
Scouts spent entire days searching for buffalo and herds of horses.
and menacing white soldiers. Usually three scouts traveled
together so that one of them can always keep watch at night and, if necessary,
one of them might be sent back to camp with news. When the news was
important, the scout howled like a wolf to alert the camp to
approaching the camp. .
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Another historical and important accessory, used by the Native American nation.
JJD has it superbly made through the WSP06 figurine from the ''fur trade'' series.
This skin, generally from a bison, was used in particular to hunt bison, to send signals and, above all, to scare away the enemy's horses...
a tactic present in all battles including the cavalry and of course at Little Big Horn...
Any LBH diorama can include this figurine...
The warrior could be on foot or on horseback waving this skin towards the enemy's horses who, frightened, disbanded quite quickly, depriving the riders of their mounts.
JJD has it superbly made through the WSP06 figurine from the ''fur trade'' series.
This skin, generally from a bison, was used in particular to hunt bison, to send signals and, above all, to scare away the enemy's horses...
a tactic present in all battles including the cavalry and of course at Little Big Horn...
Any LBH diorama can include this figurine...
The warrior could be on foot or on horseback waving this skin towards the enemy's horses who, frightened, disbanded quite quickly, depriving the riders of their mounts.