Plains Indian ledger art

Plains Indian ledger art refers to a style of Native American artwork created primarily on paper or cloth, using colors like pencil, ink, and watercolor. Originating in the late 19th century, it evolved from traditional buffalo-hide paintings and was often made on ledger books or accounting pages provided by Europeans. These artworks depict scenes of hunting, battles, ceremonial events, and daily life, serving as visual histories. Ledger art reflects cultural resilience and adaptation, capturing personal and community stories during a time of significant change and colonization for Plains tribes.