Mahota Textiles
Chickasaw Rhoda Blanket
Cotton
64 x 51 in
162.6 x 129.5 cm
162.6 x 129.5 cm
Copyright The Artist
$ 440.00
Further images
Brenda Kingery honors her ancestor, Rhoda, who was a Chickasaw woman born in 1818 and one of many who traveled to Indian Territory during removal. The 'hashi’' (sky) is 'okchamali'...
Brenda Kingery honors her ancestor, Rhoda, who was a Chickasaw woman born in 1818 and one of many who traveled to Indian Territory during removal. The "hashi’" (sky) is "okchamali" (blue). The sun was a reminder of light, direction, and "Aba’ Bínni’li’" (Creator). Here, the sun wears a collar with beads of light. Rhoda’s dress has ribbons and a hand-woven belt. She is balanced on a narrow patch beside the water, the Mississippi. The land is "losayyi" (brown) carrying dots representing memories of our homeland. The edge balances the journey and reminds us of four directions.