Size: 36 × 21 “ (H x W)
Medium: Oil Painting
In the Lakota language, Šúnka Wakan—literally “sacred dog”—is the word for horse.
Šúŋka means dog, and Wakaŋ conveys the sacred, powerful, and mysterious. This name reflects the profound impact the horse had on the lives of the Plains tribes—reshaping their way of life, and expanding their reach.
To the Lakota, the horse wasn’t just a companion—it was a gift of movement, strength, and freedom.
Šúŋka Wakaŋ | Translation: Sacred Dog
Original
Size: 36 × 21 “ (H x W)
Medium: Oil Painting
In the Lakota language, Šúnka Wakan—literally “sacred dog”—is the word for horse.
Šúŋka means dog, and Wakaŋ conveys the sacred, powerful, and mysterious. This name reflects the profound impact the horse had on the lives of the Plains tribes—reshaping their way of life, and expanding their reach.
To the Lakota, the horse wasn’t just a companion—it was a gift of movement, strength, and freedom.
Šúŋka Wakaŋ | Translation: Sacred Dog
Original