The tones used by Bama in this painting create a stark contrast between the main subject and its surroundings. Notice how the young Native American is done in darker tones than the rest of the painting. The lighter tones around him make the viewer's eye float due to his soft appearance, while the younger man's darker tones give the viewer something to hold on to that is solid and much harder than the softness of his surroundings. Although Bama's use of contrasting tones in his colors creates emphasis on the young Native American, this is not the only thing they convey, they also show emotion. The colors used are very warm but also noticeably desaturated. Although the use of such colors gives off an aged feeling like that of old parchment paper, the tones are light and warm, which shows that there is not only life in the painting but also a feeling of innocence. In contrast, the young Native American and his decor, such as the black feathers on his back, are quite dark and give a somewhat serious feeling, however, this atmosphere given by the subject is combated by the warm colors that surround him. The mix between these two colors ends up evoking a message of perseverance which says that, although he has seen and perhaps is going through difficulties, he decides to seek peace and continues to