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Mending the Sacred Hoop
Images of Native America by Sarah
Penman published by ICEBOX GALLERY. The Chief Big Foot Memorial Ride, and the Future Generations Ride commemorate the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890. The massacre at Wounded Knee symbolized to the Lakota the shattering of the Sacred Hoop which represents the unity of the Seven Council Fires of the Lakota Nation, and the prosperity, health, and spiritual well-being of the people. Birgil Kills Straight, one of the ride's organizers says, "Our understanding of the Sacred Hoop came from watching the heavens. For the past one hundred years, as individuals and as a nation, we have been spiritually crippled. Our prophecy said that for the next seven generations we would need to adapt. The purpose of the ride is to build a better future for our children and our grandchildren. Now, in this seventh generation we can rebuild a new philosophy, recover what was in the past. Let us tell the world we live, and will continue..." The purpose of the Unity Ride is to unite the Bands of the Lakota Nation, and the Bands of the Cree Nation. These rides are living history as traditionalist leaders work to build community through a reaffirmation of spiritual and cultural values. Portfolio number one includes all seven images each photographed during the annual Chief Big Foot Memorial Ride between 1988 and 1990. Platinum prints are sold only in the portfolio of seven images all signed in a limited edition of 50. Each portfolio is complete with an archival cloth covered portfolio. Each photographic image is approximately 7 x 10 inches and printed on a 16 x 20 inch vertical piece of Arches Platine paper. Each photographic image is signed by the artist, titled and numbered in pencil under each image and below the print it is embossed with a medicine wheel. The price for the portfolio is $4900.00.* The price will increase as the edition of 50 sells out. Signed Silver Gelatin Fiber Prints of Sarah Penmanıs images are available from Icebox. These prints are printed on 11 x 14 paper, signed by the photographer on the back. The current price is $450.00. Each image is copyrighted by the photographer and must not be reproduced in any other form without the written consent of Sarah Penman as protected by law. * A portion of the proceeds will be returned to the community to support cultural programs for native youth.
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