Native Pillows
Description: Sukat Chawish, or "Dark Wolf," from the Tongva tribe, the original inhabitants of Los Angeles, leads her community in preserving ancestral traditions and their rich cultural heritage amidst a rapidly evolving world. The Tongva's craftsmanship, artistry, and spirituality are personified in Chawish, representing a call for respect for the indigenous heritage and a tribute to their extinct Uto-Aztecan language.
Description: Sitting Bull , also nicknamed Slon-he or "Slow"; (c. 1831-December 15, 1890) was a Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man who led his people as a tribal chief during years of resistance to United States government policies. Born near the Grand River in Dakota Territory, he was killed by Indian agency police on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation during an attempt to arrest him and prevent him from supporting the Ghost Dance movement. Sitting Bull's premonition of defeating the cavalry became reality. Seven months after the battle, Sitting Bull and his group left the United States to Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan, where he remained until 1881, at which time he surrendered to US forces. A small remnant of his band under Chief Wanbli decided to st...
Description: Sitting Bull , also nicknamed Slon-he or "Slow"; (c. 1831-December 15, 1890) was a Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man who led his people as a tribal chief during years of resistance to United States government policies. Born near the Grand River in Dakota Territory, he was killed by Indian agency police on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation during an attempt to arrest him and prevent him from supporting the Ghost Dance movement. Sitting Bull's premonition of defeating the cavalry became reality. Seven months after the battle, Sitting Bull and his group left the United States to Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan, where he remained until 1881, at which time he surrendered to US forces. A small remnant of his band under Chief Wanbli decided to st...
Description: Indigenous Totem Art: Spirit of the Salmon — A striking Indigenous totem-style salmon illustration blends bold red, black, and teal forms inspired by Pacific Northwest Coast art. Intricate shapes, flowing lines, and symbolic patterns celebrate the salmon’s cultural significance as a source of life, renewal, and ancestral connection. The dynamic pose and traditional design elements highlight resilience, balance, and the deep relationship between Indigenous communities and the natural world.
Description: The sunflower is native to what is now North America and Mexico. An important crop and source of oil to indigenous tribes of the land, they were also cultivated for dyes purple and yellow. Sunflowers were also known as a symbol of courage. See native-languages.org/legends-sunflower.htm for more information.
Description: A Golden Bear Paw that was designed for a semi-professional box team in Northern Virginia. The bear paw pays homage to the Indigenous Native Americans who invented the sport. The bear paw has 10 total clans represented as well as the Great Tree of Peace which symbolizes the friendly association among the historically powerful Native American Five Nations - Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas and Senecas. It is also an alliance of peace, companionship and unity within this group of aboriginal nations
