Mr. Keeler, spyboy of the Apache Hunters Tribe, is known for developing his own style of beading in concentric arcs, giving a truly unique texture to all of his forms. As Spy Boy, Mr. Keeler plays an important role in the ritual parade on Mardi Gras, St Joseph’s Day, and Super Sunday. He goes out before the tribe and especially the Big Chief to scout for other tribes on the path and to send word back to the Big Chief via the Flag Boy.

This apron features a ferocious Black Bear outlined in white railing against an Indian bravely poised to send another stab toward the bear’s demise. There are multiple puncture wounds in the bear, indicating a lengthy fight with the Indian. Angry wolves howl in the foreground against a backdrop of a blue textured sky, a flowering meadow, and blossoming trees. The trees are further mottled to include red fruit or flowers, as well modeling on the mountains and grasses, and dappled coats of three colored wolves. The glittering rhinestone boarder is extrapolated from the image frame of the gnarled tree trunk and wolves, creating a beautiful ruffled edge.