It's time to join Sami at Sami's Colourful World and her Monday Murals. Although I'm posting at my regular time, please be aware
that Sami's mural linky won't go live until 11:01 a.m. my time.
Like oftentimes, I found this mural while looking for another one.
I'm not sure what kind of a statement the artist, Ric Dunwoody was trying to convey,
but I like that he "X"d out the sports symbols like the Cleveland Indians caricature of “Chief Wahoo” (bottom) wore on their caps from 1947 through 2018, or the Washington Redskins who still have the symbol (middle in circle) on their helmets and jerseys, or the Chicago Blackhawks, (top left) which has represented Chicago hockey since 1926.
I'm not sure how the focal image fits in,
but it doesn't seem to have anything to do with the sports figures,
or the Native American in traditional dress on a horse.
This mural is located at 2130 N. Market, Wichita, Kansas, USA.
I found this image on the internet of the artist creating the focal image. I liked it much better before he added the nose ring and the weird eyes.
EDIT: My friend CJ came up with an elegant and thoughtful idea about the mural. Here's what she wrote:
If you enjoy murals from around the world, please don't forget to visit Monday Murals at Sami's Colourful World.
Like oftentimes, I found this mural while looking for another one. 
I'm not sure what kind of a statement the artist, Ric Dunwoody was trying to convey, 
but I like that he "X"d out the sports symbols like the Cleveland Indians caricature of “Chief Wahoo” (bottom) wore on their caps from 1947 through 2018, or the Washington Redskins who still have the symbol (middle in circle) on their helmets and jerseys, or the Chicago Blackhawks, (top left) which has represented Chicago hockey since 1926. 
I'm not sure how the focal image fits in, 
but it doesn't seem to have anything to do with the sports figures, 
or the Native American in traditional dress on a horse.
This mural is located at 2130 N. Market, Wichita, Kansas, USA.
I found this image on the internet of the artist creating the focal image. I liked it much better before he added the nose ring and the weird eyes.EDIT: My friend CJ came up with an elegant and thoughtful idea about the mural. Here's what she wrote:
Perhaps it's meaning if Native Americans are going to be used as a caricature, then show the warrior spirit and dignity. Awesome mural
If you enjoy murals from around the world, please don't forget to visit Monday Murals at Sami's Colourful World.
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21 thoughtful remarks:
Good morning Elizabeth! It's a very striking mural, with great colours, but it has a rather scary vibe to it. It's not something I'd want to look at every day. But it certainly is powerful! Have a great Sunday, take care, Valerie
That's an interesting mural, I would never have guessed it related to sports, I thought it to be about actual indian people.
Stay safe.
Yvonne xx
Wow! That really is a striking mural! I don't especially like the Electric looking eyes and a nose ring????Ouch!!
Happy Sunday to you! Hugs, Chirsx
Perhaps it's meaning if Native Americans are going to be used as a caricature, then show the warrior spirit and dignity. Awesome mural
An interesting mural, thanks for your explanations Elizabeth.
I get the Xing out. But oh, poor Chief Wahoo...
Well, it's very interesting and well done, and definitely has a message. But I only partially get it.
I googled the artist and am impressed by what he's trying to accomplish. Nice! Thank you :) I'd never heard of him before.
I wonder what the nose ring is supposed to represent.
I was wondering if it is a statement against using Indians as mascots or city images. That the images they use don't represent modern day Native Americans. But CJ has a nice description too. Who knows, but it is cool mural. Thanks for sharing. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. I got a lot done this weekend-which was good. hugs-Erika
...white folks just don't want to give up their racist stereotypes! I wonderful how they would feel if the tables were turned. This is a great political statement. Thanks for sharing.
A powerful.miral and CJs idea is super!
Happy new week.
The artist made us think
Sports related, mmm interesting for sure.x
CJ sure brought it to the point!
A beautiful mural it is.
The push-back against appropriating Indian images for commercial and sports purposes has made me aware of how unflattering and racist these stereotypes and characatures are. I did read that the Land O'Lakes butter box has been revised to remove the "Indian Maiden" -- though it was originally drawn by a Native American artist.
be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
I quite like your friend's interpretation of the mural Elizabeth. I too find those eyes and ear nose a bit scary, but otherwise the mural is actually quite nice.
Thanks for contributing Elizabeth.
Bright and beautiful murals.
How great to see the artist in the act of creating his amazing mural (though I have to agree with you about the eyes and the nose ring!).
Alison x
I do like this mural, the colours are amazing.
All the best Jan
This is an interesting mural, I like it . Wonderful scene with the horse, we have to think about it. Thanks so much for sharing Elizabeth.
Have a nice weekend, and
Big hugs, Caty
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