This slab had a double meaning; one for the white men, and one for the Shawnees. The public (white man) interpretation was that this was a guide for going home to heaven. (See house at top.)All things on earth were to be experienced and understood before people could reach their spiritual reward.
The actual meaning, reading from bottom to top, was much more practical to the Shawnees. That is, that all Native Americans from both sides of the Mississippi River with the speed of lightning, with weapons, leaving behind hunting and farming to meet at the trembling of the earth. They would take back their lands from the white man by peaceable means, or by warfare, if necessary.Full explanation of the stele on the back of the piece.
Indigo Raven
#1102: 11x14;
#8362: 8x10; two sizes
Suggested double mat colors:
Cream on burnt sienna
Paper: Ivory Parchment
Framed in solid natural oak

#8362M  8x 10: $10.95

#1102M 11 x 14: $15.95

To order framed only:
#8362F  8 x 10: $27.95

#1102F  11 x 14: $49.95

Copyright 1998 Jacqueline M. Shuler.  No part of this art work may be reprinted without permission.