Yaakni’ Chokma’ (Good Earth) - Native Oklahoma Store - Special Edition Blanket Comanche art and is believed to be

and is believed to be the path that deceased Chickasaw tribal members use to travel to the other side

and reunite them with loved ones that have passed on

or for religious and ceremonial purposes

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Yaakni’ Chokma’ (Good Earth) - Native Oklahoma Store - Special Edition Blanket Comanche art and is believed to beThis blanket gives life to ancient pottery of the Mississippian Culture Period (900 1400 AD) when Chickasaw women held important roles as chief pottery makers and water bearers. The large woodpecker gourd jar depicts the importance of squash, melons, and the prominence of the woodpecker in Chickasaw culture. Spiral water designs under the rims of the vessels give honor and thanks to oka, water, the sustainer of life. The fish effigy pot represents