Canvas Print of offers "Keeping the Balance" charcoal drawing by Cherokee Artist Bryan Waytula

Canvas Print of "Keeping the Balance" Charcoal Drawing by Cherokee Artist Bryan Waytula

This charcoal drawing depicts Cherokee Nation citizen Zach Adair in his 1800's dress. You can see Zach dance at various Pow Wow's or even visit with him in person if you take his tour of Sequoyah's Cabin and grounds near Sallisaw, OK. "Keeping the Balance" refers to the Blood Law of the Cherokee. If a tribe member was to murder a fellow tribe member, the duty of establishing justice fell offers on the closest relative of victim to set things right. Keeping the Balance refers to how peace and justice was kept among the Cherokees during this time period.

2018 Best of Division: SEASAM Chickasaw Nation in Tishomingo, OK.
2018 Best of Class: Cherokee Art Market in Tulsa, OK.

Original: SOLD