takolo lakna (Orange). This #gorget shifting blue to orange gradient make the carving details pop. Made of #Opalite, brass, leather & oplite beads to pin everything together. #carving #muskogean #seeme #chickasawartist #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #design

Mahli ik kullo” (breeze) This gorget’s sky patterns and shape are based on ancestral shell carvings. The material itself is #Opalite a beloved material of the ancestors during the 1700s. #gorget #carving #muskogean #chickasawartist #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity

“Prayer” whether it be through your lips, your thoughts, actions or sacrificial offerings, we are always in conversation with the creator and the ancestors. #opalite #gorget #carving #muskogean #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity

“Balali” (Slither) The Si̱shtoholloꞌ moving gracefully to its destination, guarding the person in adorns. #sintholo #sinti #snake #shell #carving #muskogean #nativecreature #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity #shellgorget #hornedserpent

It’s almost time for the #hushtolaartmarket 2024! Starting Friday night with the award ceremony and continuing with the art market on Saturday & Sunday. #chickasawartist #holidayartisanmarket #ledgerart #ledgerdoodles #acrylicpainting #shellcarving #nativeamericanart #indigenousart