| The Latkota
Way of Life is a visual representation of
Pte Oyate - the Buffalo Nation. For many
Plains Tribes, the buffalo sustained all life.
Every part of the animal was used - the meat for
food, and hides for robes, tepee covers and
shields. Horns were crafted into bowls and arrow
points. Fat was rendered for candles and soap.
Swift horses, introduced by the Spanish in the
16th century, became essential to the buffalo
hunt. For the Lakota, the buffalo story is held
in their breath, their songs, stories and homes.
In this unique design, a Pendleton Blanket
serves as a buffalo robe, keeping the body warm
and the spirit strong. The tepee and blanket
strips signify the four winds, the world above
and below, as well as night and day. |
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