Turtle wears Double Peace Pipes design
NC33
Gerald Dawavendewa (Hopi & Cherokee)
For the Cherokee, pipe smoking is essential in ceremonies and rituals. In addition, smoking is a sacred act of prayer related to many aspects of life.
Early Americans called it a Peace pipe as smoking was often performed on an agreement of peace treaties.
Turtles are a vital part of the Cherokee culture. In the world's creation, it is a turtle that brings soil that creates new land to a world with little. Turtle is also one of the important animals that once lived among the Cherokee and offered counsel. These animals eventually journeyed onward, but their smaller relatives stayed, and they are the animals we see today.
Printed on heavy-gloss card stock measuring 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.78 cm) when folded, our smudge-, fade-, and water-resistant ink ensures its lasting quality. Includes an explanation of the artwork, details about the indigenous culture that inspired it, and a biography of the artist, plus a resealable sleeve, envelope, and sticker.