I started this new project a few days ago. It is going to be representative of a buffalo hunt that will be donated to the Tenn. Classic raffle table next spring. It is paper mache like the others I did in the past. The rider will be shooting a 5 curve sinew backed horn bow. I want this project to be as authentic as I can make it.
Roy, if this thread is inappropriate please delete it. Here are a few pics...

As long as he has a bow, I'm fine with it:)

He'll definitely have a bow.
Thanks Roy.

Can't wait to see how that turns out Pat. You have always amazed me with your talents and attention to detail 

Thanks Josh. I'm looking forward to seeing where this will take me. It will be a long, slow process as the past ones have so please be patient.

looks awesome so far- your sense of ratio and proportion is quite excellent sir!

Very nice. You have some artistic ability, Pat! Jawge

Love your projects - thanks for sharing your progress Pat.

Thanks guys.

Got a little more done. Got the basic shape for the horse and rider, next will be paint and cloths. Just got the preliminary shape of the bison done. Will add the legs, shape the hips, hump and head. Here are a few pics...

Nice job, Pat.

You are very much the creative artist.
Looks good.

That's really impressive!  I like it!

Thanks guys. I'll keep posting as things progress.
Someone asked me to document some of the processes kind of like a build along. I'll try to get pics of that too.
I had a suggestion for a title for the piece..."Tetanka", the Lakota word for the American bison. I'll research the Lakota clothing, decorations, accessories, etc. to make the piece as realistic as possible.

Here's a little behind the scene...the bison is made with styrofoam eggs of different sizes pinned together with floral sticks then shaped and covered with strips of news paper and tissue with diluted white glue. The toilet paper tube stuffed with plastic grocery bags, wire legs attached and other cardboard pieces covered with tissue paper and white glue is how the horse was formed.
My wife is an artist and has been doing paper mache figures for many years. She has been my technical adviser with a good eye for perspective, shapes and color. The ideas and execution are mine. Here is a pic...

Super Cool 

Very neat pat.
Looking forward to the finished product.

I put legs on the bison today and will fill out the hips and legs tomorrow. When that dries I'll post pics. Almost ready to start some detail work soon, like cloths, fur, skin, etc. At some point I will make the Plains style horn bow and arrows.

Well, here is the bison with legs. Still have to fill them out some more then add the fur and horns. Will get the horse and rider filled out a bit more then make cloths and horse tack. This is about how they will be set up on the final piece.
Roy, I cut a piece of osage today and chased a ring. Will shape the 5 curve bow and add a sinew backing and sinew string and arrows. Will post pics of that when done.
...a few more pics...

WOW!

That is coming along great!