Hanblechia Designs

Melvin War Eagle (Wanbli Ozuye) was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Melvin’s influences have been his own ancestors, all masters of their own Art, Storytelling and Medicine. As a boy, Melvin was continually surrounded by Lakota symbols and designs of his ancestors. Many of the elders would tell the stories of the old ways and the spirits of the land. Generations of culture and legends has flowed through Melvin’s veins from boyhood, compelling him to show the world, through Native American Art, what it meant to be Lakota in modern times. This reflection of traditional ancestral art, combined with a contemporary modern twist, pushed Melvin to express his artwork as his ancestors did; to use the power of art in everyday life. This is why Melvin’s artwork is displayed on wearable media, for it was the understanding of the people that each symbol worn was to identify you and your role in society; your strengths, honor and wisdom. It can be said that Melvin’s Artwork is made for only one thing; to wear with pride. So you are invited to Be Part of this Legend.