Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship is a painting owned by Judd Crawford.
History[]
Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship is a duplicate painting of George Catlin's original 1834 painting, "Comanche Feats of Horsemanship".
The painting served as a symbolic totem of responsibility for each active leader of Cyclops. The painting would be passed down from one new leader to another as a reminder of their duties for the organization.
On June 2, 1955, Joseph David Keene, a senator of Oklahoma and leader of Cyclops, passed his leadership role onto Dale Dixon Crawford by giving him Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship. Keene explained to Crawford in a letter that the painting he received was meant to be a reminder for him to never betray his birthright, always remain hopeful even when misfortune arises, and to execute his duties as sheriff of Tulsa with the talents of their adversaries, and double down on them.
Once Crawford stepped down as leader, the painting as well as the role of leadership was passed down to his grandson, Judd Crawford, and kept it in his living room as a reminder of his birthright.
Trivia[]
- “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship” refers to a 1834 painting by George Catlin originally called "Comanche Feats of Horsemanship" that’s seen in Judd Crawford's home. It’s all about the craft a young rider displays in avoiding an attack by an opposing force by sliding down the side of his horse, effectively outmaneuvering a fatal blow. However, the words have been mixed around.