"The man standing on the far right has painted part of his face and shoulders with vermillion, which was a sacred color and symbolized blood or life (of the Blackfoot nation). The standing figure on the near right has white dots painted on his back; these represent hailstones falling down to destroy his enemies. His knife scabbard is more of the design that a trapper or mountain man might carry. The warrior on horseback in the foreground is carrying a banner staff lined with eagle feathers. These so-called flags could be ceremonial in use or employed as a rallying point in battle." - Howard Terpning