Cherokee Nation: A History of Survival, Self-Determination, and Identity Cherokee Nation Made from Box Elder featuring

Made from Box Elder featuring epoxy resin on the inside and lacquer on the outside

Gorget features a hand drawn pattern that is reminiscent and pays homage to the thousands of years of history that are found in Cherokee pottery

By Wilma Mankiller and Michael Wallis

Edited by Duane H

- way to learn the Cherokee Syllabary

Cherokee Nation: A History of Survival, Self-Determination, and Identity Cherokee Nation Made from Box Elder featuring"In this survey of Cherokee history, the authors have used select stories and key leaders to trace the challenges and opportunities that have shaped tribal identity. The narrative spans more than four centuries with an emphasis on individual leadership, the struggle for internal unity, and the fight against the forces that attempted to destroy the sovereignty of the Cherokee Nation. Hopefully, the reader will connect the dots of history to gain a