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Creatures of Courage

Creatures of Courage

$2,500.00 USD
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Creatures of Courage
Creatures of Courage

Creatures of Courage

1st Place

Carolyn Pallett

Category: Beadwork & Quillwork

The strap of this bag depicts the story of woodland creatures showing bravery in the face of danger.

In their valiant attempts to capture the flames, each earned stripes, scars, and burns. To this day they bear evidence of their acts. 

The small-but-mighty Water Spider is the only one of our friends who succeeded and brought the fire. Thus, she is given honors for her ingenuity as well as her bravery.

2026, Wool cloth and yarn, glass beads, silk trim, calico lining

38" x 17" x .5"
$2,500.00 USD

All artworks sold will be shipped from the gallery after the close of the show. Packages should go out no later than September 18, 2026.

About the Artist

Carolyn Pallett

Cherokee Nation

Carolyn Pallett was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Using needle and thread with beads and leather to construct artistic handmade clothing, bags and jewelry always have been familiar means of expression to her.

Pallett studied Southeastern Woodlands Native American beadwork, taught by Cherokee National Treasure Martha Berry, a well-known revivalist of Cherokee beadwork.

She has been honored to have her pieces accepted into the Cherokee Homecoming Art Show. For her past entries, Pallett is proud to have received the Betty Scraper-Garner Elder Award, the Bill Rabbit Legacy Award and three consecutive Best of Shows.

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