Mahota Textiles
Hatchet Woman, 2025
100% cotton blanket designed by Wheeler fashioned into cape by Anastazia Aranaga
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The Battle of Ackia or Aahíkkiꞌyaꞌ as the Chickasaw call the event, was a battle between the French and Chickasaw. Pierre D’Arteguette launched the assault of Chokkilissa’ (Ogoula Tchetoka) about...
The Battle of Ackia or Aahíkkiꞌyaꞌ as the Chickasaw call the event, was a battle between the French and Chickasaw. Pierre D’Arteguette launched the assault of Chokkilissa’ (Ogoula Tchetoka) about 4 miles north of the town now known as Tupelo, Mississippi. The French military leader attacked on March 24, 1736. As they entered the area, Chickasaw women began singing loudly, disorienting the French troops. The singing women wielded hatchets and advanced into the battle of Chickasaw warriors and French soldiers, frightening the French and forcing them to retreat.
The singing, warring Chickasaw women became known as Hatchet Women. They are revered in Chickasaw history as part of the unconquered and unconquerable.
The singing, warring Chickasaw women became known as Hatchet Women. They are revered in Chickasaw history as part of the unconquered and unconquerable.