Pendleton In Their Element Blanket

Within the Native American culture eagle feathers and bison are sacred symbols. Jemez Pueblo artist Joe Toledo used these symbols in his painting titled "In Their Element" representing three elements, Earth, Air and water. In the background a herd of bison graze upon the earth their presence represent prosperity and protection.The towering range of mountains above the herd contain represent the life giving Water contained in their snow capped peaks. Standing Eagle feathers rise into the sky, joining together Earth, Water, and Air and carrying Eagle's spirit to a place of strength above the clouds. artist Joe Toledo used these symbols in his painting titled "In Their Element" representing three elements, Earth, Air and Water. In the background a herd of bison graze upon the earth their presence represent prosperity and protection.The towering range of mountains above the herd contain represent the life giving Water contained in their snow capped peaks. Standing Eagle feathers rise into the sky, joining together Earth, Water, and Air and carrying Eagle's spirit to a place of strength above the clouds.