Blackbear Bosin

Blackbear Bosin (June 5, 1921 – August 9, 1980) was a self-taught Kiowa/Comanche sculptor, painter, and commercial artist. He is also known by his Kiowa name, Tsate Kongia (Kiowa: Sétkóñ:gyái), which means “black bear.”

Bosin gained notoriety for his surreal and dynamic variations on the traditional Flatstyle painting of the Southern Plains Indians, and he add depth, motion, and drama to the genre while emphasizing symbolism.

His works have been modern icons of Native American art, and of his community (Wichita), county (Sedgwick County), state (Kansas) and region.