The Record Keeper Blanket

An exclusive design adapted from a painting by Cherokee artist and flute performer, TerryLee Whetstone. This stunning blanket is based on one of Mr. Whetstone’s most dynamic paintings, a painting inspired by a vivid dream. In Native American tradition, elders pass history, warnings and prophecies from generation to generation through oral traditions as well as ancient rock pictographs and tablets. The dream images here reference symbols often found on those record-keeping rocks and tablets. Images of “Spirit People” are often found in pictographs etched on the faces of rocks. The bear paw references a traditional Cherokee legend. A spiral tells others that a settlement was abandoned and the inhabitants have continued their migration. The butterfly symbol placed at site of the old village signifies that a new village has been found. The dragonfly, a sign of water and renewal, also is considered a messenger. Perhaps the feathered Kachina represents the spirit of an ancestor. Mysteries abound in the dreams of TerryLee Whetstone, the colorful dreams of an accomplished artist and acclaimed musician. Napped and felt bound. 82% pure virgin wool/18% cotton Dry clean. Made in the USA. 64" x 80".

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