Hi again Friends!
I'm back for the third and final installment of Chickasaw Culture!
As listed in the title of this post, "Tochchi'ina" means "three" in Chickasaw language.
Original painting by Chickasaw artist, Mike Larsen, titled, "The Arrival".
Symbolizing the celebration of the time when the Chickasaw people arrived at their new land/home after migrating from Mississippi.
A little more background on Mike Larsen: He painted Native American ballerina's in the rotunda of the Capitol building in Oklahoma City.
I've seen it in person and it is gorgeous.
Spirit Forest.
Not a great pic, but it was very cool!
The interactive element was awesome!
You could hear thunder, rain, animal noises.
Art, and lots of it.
I love it all, it was all so amazing.
There are so many talented Chickasaw artists.
Painting, clay structure and bead work are displayed throughout the center.
This is done by Mike Larsen as well.
It's hard to tell in the picture, but the "map" behind the man is of early Indian Territory.
John Herrington's NASA "uniform".
He was the first Native American to fly into space.
And he's a Chickasaw! :)
The Stomp Dance.
....is awesome.
This interactive "room" is circular and you are surrounded by tall screens.
On the screens are the illusion that the people are "dancing" and the chanting is playing overhead as well.
(Is why part of the picture looks blurry)
There is of course a simulated "fire" in the center of the room.
I hope everyone enjoyed the culture. I am so proud of my heritage and love learning more about it. If you are in the area, the Cultural Center is definitely worth checking out.
Until next time, peace out!
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