Mississippian Indian Village (1 Viewer)

[mestell]

Absolutely fabulous. Congratulations Ericka and Ken for another fantastic diorama. As you know, I also collect Native American artifacts from the Ohio River Valley. One of the cultures I collect is the Mississippian Fort Ancient people of southern Ohio, Norhtern Kentucky, western West Virginia, and southeastern Indiana. Next time you're over for a visit we will have to spend a little more time looking at some of my Mississppian artifacts. One of your photos show a group of men playing "chunky". In my collection I have two discoidals (one cupped and one perforated) which were the stone discs believed to have been used in this ancient game. Again, very nicely done . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

We look forward to looking closer at your collection Mike. The Alabama collection has 5 stones in various diameters and colors. One of my favorites was a reddish color and dished.
In his photo you can see the two men throwing their chunky sicks as he stone has already been rolled down court. Three others wait to try their skill and a few others watch. There is a figure missing in this image... the third member that rolls the stone, I will see if I have a picture that includes him.

 

[BLReed]

This was a fun project for Ericka and I to be involved with. We are looking forward to returning for the formal opening in August and will be sure to post a few images of the finished exhibit.........

{bravo}} and a standing ovation.
That is absolutly fantastic. Mother of all dioramas. I can imagine
the hours of research and planning, to say nothing of the actual
construction that went into it. It will be interesting to learn how
the museum establishes a narrative to go with it. They almost need
a "walking recorded tour." If they do a booklet or DVD let us know
and how to purchase. Also, watch for a Newspaper article.

I guess they didn't have any "outhouses" so to speak.^&grin You
certainly covered everything else all in a six foot diameter base. A
diorama worth ten thousand words.

 

[marco55]

Sir, this diorama is simply beyond description. I can't think of enough superlatives to accurately describe how impressive this is!

Noah

What he said.{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}
Mark

 

[HAWKEYE]

{bravo}} and a standing ovation.
That is absolutly fantastic. Mother of all dioramas. I can imagine
the hours of research and planning, to say nothing of the actual
construction that went into it. It will be interesting to learn how
the museum establishes a narrative to go with it. They almost need
a "walking recorded tour." if they do a booklet or dvd let us know
and how to purchase. Also, watch for a newspaper article.

I guess they didn't have any "outhouses" so to speak.^&grin you
certainly covered everything else all in a six foot diameter base. A
diorama worth ten thousand words.

couldn't say it better. Just a hell of a job. Thanks for the pictures

 

[marco55]

Ken,
You should publish a booklet of your SBS in the building of this magnificent diorama.I would certainly buy one.
Mark

 

[Scott]

Wow, this diorama really works out in the natural daylight! The best dioramas have all these little of recognizable human activities that draw you in to explore it. This one really has that quality.

 

[Mister Dave]

Beautiful work Ken. I bet those folks at the museum were absolutely thrilled to see this arrive.

MD

 

[desk11desk12]

The bastions in the wall were used to defend the compound against hostile tribes. These were reached by ladders and spears or bows and arrows could be used to advantage from these positions. Notice the ancient game of chunky being played in the center of the compound.

looking into the village...

Wow, outstanding Ken.

Carlos

 

[Louis Badolato]

Ken and Erika,

On a scale of 1 to 10 that diorama is a 5,376!^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool

It looks so real its scary! You are real artists!!{bravo}}

 

[marco55]

a few parting shots for today...

I hope to build a smaller NE Woodland Indian village section in 1/32nd scale sometime later this year yet too... one more thing to add to the list!
Ken

Will this village be for a museum also?
Mark

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Thanks for asking,
The Northeastern Woodland Indian village will be one I will offer for sale to the general public. It will be a larger model that the one I built last year, with more buildings and a crop field. I may even sculpt a few figures to go with it depending on the time I have.

Ken

 

[MarkeytMaker]

Ken,
This looks like a ton of fun building, the whole planning, building and perfecting thing surely interests me. Awesome job!

 

[Andanna]

Ken and Ericka, there is little I can add to what has been said before and I just lack the necessary superlatives. The diorama is not only perfectly executed, it is amazing to me how you were able to incorporate Aspects of a whole civilization into it. From fishing, building to sport activities - everything is appropriately represented. Just a tremendous job.

 

[The Lt.]

A special thanks for sharing it's creativity along with it's end results. Once again both you an Erick have out done yourselves.......The Lt.

 

[GICOP]

FABULOUS {bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Dave@Traverse]

Ken and Ericka,

Masterful work. The museum is sure to be busy wiping nose smudges off the expensive German glass.

Dave

 

[Cornwallis]

I cannot believe my eyes, that is simply stunning, amazing, awesome, worldclass work, it looks so real. {eek3}^&cool{bravo}}

 

[Stickleback]

Wow, another masterclass in diorama building from Hudson and Allen! Thanks for posting, it's really interesting to get some insight into how you put something like this together.

Adrian

 

[Sahara]

Simply, amazing!!!!