Cherokee Syllabary
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Gerald Dawavendewa (Hopi & Cherokee)
Cherokees are unique among indigenous people in creating their own writing syllabary. Sequoyah (Sisiquaya in Cherokee) developed the alphabet which consists of symbols representing a syllable sound. The syllabary font was later modified for typeset printing. With their own alphabet, the Cherokees printed the first indigenous newspaper, the Cherokee Phoenix in 1828.
Card measures 5 by 7 inches folded (12.7 by 17.78 cm)
Blank inside for your own personal message
Printed on a heavy gloss card stock
We use smudge, fade, and water-resistant ink.
Includes a description of the artwork, information on the indigenous culture inspired by, and a biography of the artist.
Envelope and sticker included.
Packaged in a clear resealable sleeve.