CHIEF WOLF ROBE--This "pencil" is "Chief Wolf Robe," a noble Cheyenne who was drawn using a photograph for reference taken by photographer, Frank A. Rinehart in 1898. S/N Prints available in 250 Qty.

7" X 10"--Original available, please inquire for more details.

Reference photos made available by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY

SPLIT SKY--This is a "pencil" original done of a middle-aged Native American, "Split Sky", Karchner started his "Western Collection" with this miniature of "Split Sky.” F.W. Glaser, a little-known photographer, took the reference photo that Karchner used to draw from in Brockton, Massachusetts, 1909. S/N Prints available in 250 Qty.

Reference photos made available by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY

8"X 10.75"--Original available, please inquire for more details.

GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER— After watching the recent HBO series, “Deadwood”, it so inspired Karchner to pick up the "pencil" to do this portrait of Custer. Does his pose make for a wicked look or what? This "pencil" was drawn using a photograph for reference taken by photographer, Matthew Brady.S/N Prints available in 250 Qty.

8.25" X 10.75"--Original available, please inquire for more details.

H&R .22 CALIBER PISTOL--This is an Illustration for a 1997 story in the outdoor magazine, Pennsylvania Game News, which is a Pennsylvania Game Commission monthly publication. S/N Prints available in 250 Qty.

4.25" X 7.75"--Original available, please inquire for more details.

ENGRAVED MUZZLELOADER--This is an Illustration for a 1999 story in the outdoor magazine, Pennsylvania Game News, which is a Pennsylvania Game Commission monthly publication. S/N Prints available in 250 Qty.

6.5" X 10"--Original available, please inquire for more details.

FRECKLED FACE — This is a pencil of "Freckled Face," an Arapaho Indian. She is also the wife of “Little Bird”, one of Karchners' other studies. Photographer Frank A. Rinehart (1862-1928) took the photo used for reference. The photograph was taken in the year 1898.

A beautiful woman in her own right, "Freckled Face's" ceremonial cape is very unique in the fact that is covered with elk teeth. The eyeteeth from an elk are one of the very few sources of ivory in the world. There are over 225 teeth that are visible in this "pencil," meaning that there are probably well over 500 teeth sewed to her cape. The ivories from an elk are still highly desirable and collectable for ornate jewelry and other uses.

S/N Prints available in 250 Qty.

8"X10.25"--Original available, please inquire for more details.

Reference photos made available by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY.

LITTLE BIRD--This is a "pencil" of "Little Bird" an Arapaho which was drawn using a photograph for reference taken by photographer, Frank A. Rinehart.

What an honor, Karchner recently received an email from Little Bird's great granddaughter Loretta Little Bird Steele. She was able to shed some light on her great grandfather. She said the portrait of Little Bird was taken at the TransMississippi & International Exposition in 1898.

There are a couple things about this portrait worth noting. Very strangely, "Little Bird" is wearing a crucifix around his neck. The other thing worth mentioning, it looks like he is wearing a political pin on his lapel. Loretta Little Bird Steele believes the picture is of William McKinley (1843-1901) who was president 1897 to 1901. What a great face and a fantastic study. S/N Prints available in 250 Qty.

7.5"x9.5"--Original available, please inquire for more details.

WILD BILL HICKOK--After watching the recent HBO series, “Deadwood”, it so inspired Karchner to pick up the "pencil" to do this portrait of "Wild Bill.” James Butler Hickok was the man who literally put the town of Deadwood on the map, and this is where he died at the age of 39 holding the infamous "dead mans hand" while playing poker. This "pencil" was drawn using a photograph for reference from a family portrait around 1873. S/N Prints available in 250 Qty.

7.25" X 10.25"--Original available, please inquire for more details.

SLOW BULL--This is a "pencil" of "Slow Bull. Born in 1844, Slow Bull was an esteemed Ogallala sub chief and warrior who valiantly fought in numerous battles with the Kootenai, Blackfoot, Pawnee, Shoshone, and Apsaroke. A band of the Lakota or Teton Sioux tribe, the Ogallala inhabited the North American Plains and Prairies west of the Missouri River, and were primarily hunters. The photo used for reference was taken by Edward Sheriff Curtis, circa 1890s. S/N Prints available in 250 Qty.

Reference photos made available by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY.

7.25"x9.5"--Original available, please inquire for more details.

RAVEN BLANKET--This is a "pencil" of "Raven Blanket,"- Nez Perce. The culturally diverse Nez Perce inhabited the Great Basin region of the United States and were skilled horse breeders and hunters. The photo used for reference was taken by Edward Sheriff Curtis, circa 1890s.

Reference photos made available by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY

S/N Prints available in 250 Qty. 6.75"x9.5"--Original available, please inquire for more details.