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"Thunderbird Arrives" Wool Blanket by Eighth Generation
- Item Number
- 138
- Estimated Value
- 205 USD
- Sold
- 345 USD to dvac2aecd
- Number of Bids
- 16 - Bid History
Item Description
The "Thunderbird Arrives" wool blanket by Eighth Generation was created to commemorate the Evergreen Longhouse's 20th Anniversary. The design was developed collaboratively by Louie Gong (Nooksack) and a team of staff and artists representing the Longhouse. It features a bold Thunderbird, bordered by patterns representing the Salish and Maori communities with whom the Longhouse maintains close ties. It is the first wool blanket ever created by a Native-owned company.
- 2 sided artwork designed by Louie Gong (Nooksack)
- Fits a Queen Sized Bed (200 cm x 150 cm)
- Whip Stitch Edge
- 100% New Zealand Wool
- Dry Clean
Item Special Note
About Eighth Generation
Eighth Generation is a Native-owned and operated company based in Seattle, Washington. It was founded in 2008 when Louie Gong (Nooksack / Chinese / French / Scottish) -- a Native artist, activist and educator widely known for merging traditional Coast Salish art with influences from his urban environment to make strong statements about identity -- started customizing shoes in his living room. Now the first Native-owned company to ever produce wool blankets - and set to open a flagship retail store in Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market in late summer 2016 - Eighth Generation is a proud participant in the global economy with the mission of creating opportunities for community-based cultural artists who, like Louie a short 8 years ago, struggle to meet demands for handmade cultural art.
About the Donor
Flora Coughlin is the mother of Nor'wester alumna and current board member, Megan Coughlin.
Donated By:
Flora Coughlin
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