Maria D'Angelo Fine Art - The Second Phase Chief's Blanket

In the stillness of southwestern desert, a woman stands wrapped in a blanket typically worn by men. The storied Second Phase Chief's Blanket, a rare and prized possession, is a symbol of wealth, power, and status. Yet here she stands, enveloped in its bold stripes of red, blue, brown, and white. Her face is resolute and proud as she carries not only the weight of her people's history, but also the determination to break barriers. Once a marker of male authority, this blanket now rests upon her shoulders, reminding us that true wealth comes from courage, and that status is earned not by gender, but by the strength to face hardships and endure. As her eyes look out toward the horizon and the sun sets behind her, she reminds us that our strength comes from those who came before us paving the path for future generations to walk with freedom and dignity.

24" x 12" oil on linen

$2400

Available at:

Going to the Sun Gallery
Whitefish, MT
406-862-2751

email: goingtothesungallery@gmail.com