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| ROUND STONES Stones are considered sacred to many Native Americans. To the Lakota, the Rock, Inyan, was the first god in existence and is the grandfather of all things. Inyan took from himself to create the universe and Tunkasi, "the original ones" who live inside small round stones. The Lakoka word "Tunkasila" means Grandfather, or the original one. The spirit of rocks is powerful and is invoked more often than any other of the gods to heal by eliminating bad medicine (negative energy). Rocks, stones, Inyan are wakan. Wakan means sacred and mysterious, having a supernatural force that can inhabit and even animate objects, giving them extraordinary powers that can cause extraordinary events. A noted Oglala shaman, Finger, tells of Inyan being consulted to find lost people. Rocks belong to the world and have power over man and other things so are used in prayer and ceremony. They are considered to be a living part of all relations. Everything created has a soul and all souls are part of Inyan. Legend states that when the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Woman came to earth, she gave the Lakota people a Sacred Pipe and a small round stone to be used in the Seven Lakota Rites. The pipe bowl and the round stone were made from the same red rock. The round stone had seven circles on it, representing the seven rites. Round stones are rare and cherished. They are used in medicine rattles, in water drums, and carried in medicine bags and possible bags. Mitakuye Oyasin, We are all related. | |
About PipestonePipestone, also known as catlinite, is a form of clay called argillite with a high iron content that colors it a deep red to pale orange. Pipestone was discovered in southwestern Minnesota by the Sioux Indians, who consider it a sacred material and use it to carve pipes and other ceremonial objects. It is easy to carve because of its lack of quartz. The catlinite quarries located at Pipestone National Monument are considered sacred to many Native American people. Read more about Sacred Red Pipestone from Minnesota. |
Alan Monroe - Oglala LakotaAlan Monroe creates his Northern Plains artwork from hides, stone, leather, and wood. He learned the basics of quill working, weaponry, sculpting and pipe making from traditional and contemporary artisans in his family circle. He is a fifth generation pipe maker and considered by many to be a master pipe maker. In his sculptures, Monroe works with a variety of materials such as pipestone, bone, wood and alabaster. He creates small objects like fetishes to large pieces than can weigh hundreds of pounds. Al Monroe's work can be seen in many galleries and museums across the country and he has won many awards. Al Monroe was born in Hot Springs , South Dakota and is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. He graduated from Hot Springs High School and studied business and art in Nebraska, Tennessee, and South Dakota. About Lakota Sioux | |
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