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THBCherokee Veteran's Quilt
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveOct 11, 2019
The October 11 American Indian & Western Art: Premier Auction features an outstanding assortment of material from collections of Plains and Plateau peoples, Southwest, Inuit, early Navajo textiles, and two exceptional early tomahawks. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
cotton quilt in light blue, white, and black; with imagery of the Thunderbird of the Native American Church, patriotic and military symbols, and whirling logs, 96 x 67 in.
second quarter 20th century
The Thunderbird and other patriotic symbols suggest a dating after 1939-1941. The eagle/ Thunderbird design was adapted as the military insignia for the 45th Infantry Division, a part of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. This insignia replaced the ancient swastika/rolling thunder that fell into disfavor during the Nazi buildup in Europe. The swastika is here seen on the bombs to either side of the Eagle with arrows pointing toward the enemy.
In addition to the prominent images and symbols displayed, there are less easily interpreted elements, in particular the interior framing lines and the large round circles with hearts, likely symbolizing a peyote button.The quilting stitch work reveals additional symbolism of fleur-de-lis, hearts, stars, and floral meanders with fruit. Together these images suggest a veteran's quilt with allegorical details. An interpretation of these elements suggests that this quilt was lovingly (hearts) made for a patriotic serviceman (stars); a participant in the Native American Church (eagle) who served in France (fleur-de-lis) against the Nazis (swastikas) in or with the Air Corps (propellers) and attributed to the 45th Infantry Division.
In Sioux country, quilts are often given to members of the military service when they return home from duty and to veterans on Memorial Day or Veterans Day. These quilts, referred to as "veterans" quilts, are usually red, white, and blue and often contain eagles and stars and stripes. Quilts also have been presented by various tribal groups to individuals who have played prominent roles in furthering American Indian causes. (MacDowell and Dewhurst eds. 1997: 50)
MacDowell, Marcia L. and Dewhurst, C, Kurt. To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions. 1977
Provenance: Collected in Oklahoma and said to have been acquired directly from a Cherokee family.minor soiling in one corner, no restorationCondition
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