Judge Skunk

Judge Skunk

In the collection of the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American history and Art (Tulsa, OK).

Portrait of Judge Skunk (A'aninin/ Gros Ventre) wearing brown shirt with silver star,and black neckerchief.

Joseph Henry Sharp

Gift of the Thomas Gilcrease Foundation, 1955.

1898 - 1899

Image and information accessed from Gilcrease Museum webpage. Citation: Sharp, Joseph. Judge Skunk. 0136.433. 1898 - 1899. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/0136433 (06/25/2019).

Sharp's inscription: "Judge Skunk- 1898-9 Gros Ventre- The Indian name for Skunk was more refined, and they wore the skins in ceremonial/ dances. He was a Chief before being elevated to Judge of the Indian Court - with police chief a position greatly appreciated"

Gilcrease accession number: 0136.433

Oil on canvas

Framed: 16 5/8 x 12 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (42 x 32 x 3 cm)
Canvas: 14 x 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. (36 x 26 cm)