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Pendelton Creation Turtle Wool Trade Blanket

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:450.00 - 900.00 USD
Pendelton Creation Turtle Wool Trade Blanket
Featured in this lot is a Pendleton Creation Turtle Wool Trade Blanket. Part of Pendleton's Legendary Collection, the Turtle blanket recognizes the Iroquois Confederacy: the Oneida, Seneca, Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga and Tuscarora Nations. The Turtle design is a representation of the Iroquois Creation legend. Long ago, the earth was covered with deep water and there were no people. According to stories, the birds saw Skywoman fall from the sky. As she fell, she grabbed the roots of a tree from heaven. The birds spread their wings together to save her. Only the Turtle was strong enough to hold her, so they placed her on the turtle’s back. There she planted the roots; and as her garden grew, Turtle grew in size first becoming a large island, then finally North America, known as Turtle Island. This blanket is frequently used in Native American wedding ceremonies. The blanket is a blend of 82% pure virgin wool and 18% cotton, made in the USA. The blanket is in very nice condition, no marring observed. Measures 61"W x 74"L, weight is 3lb, 12oz.