“Red Sleeves” Original Painting
“Red Sleeves” Original Painting
16” by 20”
Mixed media on stretched canvas with gold floating frame.
Original signed painting by Sonny and Lisa Moeckel
Mangas Coloradas (Spanish for "Red Sleeves"; Apache name: Dasoda-hae) was one of the most powerful and respected Apache leaders of the 19th century. He was a chief of the Mimbreño band of the Chiricahua Apache, and he played a key role in resisting Mexican and later U.S. expansion into Apache territory. He was a powerful chief and warrior who united many Apache bands. He fought against Mexican and U.S. forces. He was betrayed and killed during peace talks by U.S. soldiers. His name “Red Sleeves” was given to him by the Spanish, possibly for the red sleeves he wore or his distinctive clothing.
“Red Sleeves” Original Painting
16” by 20”
Mixed media on stretched canvas with gold floating frame.
Original signed painting by Sonny and Lisa Moeckel
Mangas Coloradas (Spanish for "Red Sleeves"; Apache name: Dasoda-hae) was one of the most powerful and respected Apache leaders of the 19th century. He was a chief of the Mimbreño band of the Chiricahua Apache, and he played a key role in resisting Mexican and later U.S. expansion into Apache territory. He was a powerful chief and warrior who united many Apache bands. He fought against Mexican and U.S. forces. He was betrayed and killed during peace talks by U.S. soldiers. His name “Red Sleeves” was given to him by the Spanish, possibly for the red sleeves he wore or his distinctive clothing.
“Red Sleeves” Original Painting
16” by 20”
Mixed media on stretched canvas with gold floating frame.
Original signed painting by Sonny and Lisa Moeckel
Mangas Coloradas (Spanish for "Red Sleeves"; Apache name: Dasoda-hae) was one of the most powerful and respected Apache leaders of the 19th century. He was a chief of the Mimbreño band of the Chiricahua Apache, and he played a key role in resisting Mexican and later U.S. expansion into Apache territory. He was a powerful chief and warrior who united many Apache bands. He fought against Mexican and U.S. forces. He was betrayed and killed during peace talks by U.S. soldiers. His name “Red Sleeves” was given to him by the Spanish, possibly for the red sleeves he wore or his distinctive clothing.