Native American Cultural Studies Program

     As Native American artists and cultural leaders these artists posess knowledge and skills handed down to them from generations ago.  The Native American Cultural Studies Program provides an opportunity to preserve and share what they know in order to create a greater appreciation of traditional tribal ways.

      These artist are recognized as award winning artists.  Their work can be found in individual collections, museums and galleries throughout the country as well as internationally.

Artists include:

 Eleanor McDaniel, Comanche

Tim Tate Nevaquaya, Comanche

Jack Blackhorse Tointigh, Apache

    website:  jackblackhorse.webs.com

Charlotte McCurtain, Comanche

Bruce Caesar, Pawnee

Burt Waysepappy, Comanche

Quanah Parker Burgess, Comanche

Tim Saupitty, Comanche

Our Business is our Culture 
The photo is of sisters Mary and Ella Poafpybitty.  Mary is sitting and Ella is standing.  Ella is the grandmother of Eleanor McDaniel. 

Photo of Yokesuite the great grandfather of Eleanor McDaniel

  

They taught us the traditional ways.

Eleanor McDaniel, Program Director

Eleanor is a full blood member of the Comanche Nation.  Her work is her way of perserving the Comanche culture and traditional ways.  She gives credit to her parents, grandparents and great grandparents for her knowledge and ability to create the traditional artwork.  Her work includes buckskin dresses, Comanche cradles, ceremonial fans and gourds, otter hats, breastplates, men and women's moccasins, men and women's leggins, ribbon shirts, shawls and other tribal accessories.  Oders can be made by calling (580) 429-3430.  More information about all other artist and their work is available when you call.

Email address:  emcdaniel@nativeamericanculturalstudies.com