Bruce, This very fine artwork has a native American look to me as well, so I think you better can put forward your question to Nik (Nikoneer), our specialist in native American art, lol.
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It does come to think of it look like American Indian dress design and I love the cool colours in this work of art.Plus very good layout as well with lovely textures too.