Jon Tiger Original Gouache Bison Painting

This original painting by Muscogee (Creek) artist Jon Tiger, dated 1978, depicts a family group of bison against a minimalist, pale blue background. The composition features four bison silhouettes—two adults and two calves—traversing a textured, dark ground that suggests tall prairie grass. A prominent, gradient orange sunset orb sits behind the leading bison, providing a striking focal point. The medium appears to be gouache or acrylic on a muted gray-blue paper stock. The work is house in a professional cream-colored mat and a simple, honey-toned natural wood frame with a double-bead profile. The piece is signed 'Jon Tiger' followed by '78' in the lower right corner in a stylized script. Physically, the matting shows some minor yellowing or oxidation along the bevel, and there is a faint moisture stain or foxing mark visible in the upper right corner of the mat. The paper itself shows a few pinpoint-sized dark spots, potentially intrinsic to the paper texture or minor foxing. The craftsmanship reflects the flat-style aesthetic often found in 20th-century Native American painting, characterized by clean lines and symbolic color use. The piece shows typical age-related patina consistent with its late 1970s origin.