My mother is 1/64th Cherokee, my dad is 1/32nd Choctaw and 1/64th Chickasaw, so that makes me 1/16th American Indian, even with my blue eyes. My hair is naturally dark so the blond doesn't count-Ha! I went to the Cherokee National Holiday this past weekend to help my dad in his jewelry booth at the Arts and Crafts Fair. He makes some wonderful silver and turquoise pieces as well as other semi-precious stones. Is is just now working some with gold. The other photos are from the Pow-Wow Saturday night. I really enjoyed attending this and got some awesome photos. All different tribal wear was just so colorful and spectacular. It really made me want to get more in touch with my heritage and learn more about the outfits and dances. Maybe by next year, I will make myself a tear dress and get to dance the stomp!
4 comments:
I'd love to see your dad's stuff...I LOVE Indian jewelry...Silver and turquoise is gorgeous!!! And great shots of the pow-wow dances...
those are great pics!
Too fun! We went to a powwow when we lived in Virginia and it was SO fun seeing all the different clothing for the different dances. It was all so exciting and colorful.
SO tell me.....what have you been up to girl??? Send me an email cuz I misses ya!
I found your blog!!!!!! Hope you are still checking it from time to time. Miss you lots and think of you from time to time. Hope you and yours are well. Drop me a line sometime, my email is svalaeiriks@gmail.com
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