Significance

The story of the Chickasaw Hatchet Women served to inspire the many generations that followed them. As a contemporary Chickasaw artist I look to our history to guide me. 

Details

Logo and collection printed cotton luxe tote bag 

Dimensions

16" x 15" with shoulder straps 

Collection

The Hatchet Women ~ Indigenous Resistance since 1736

During the French Indian Wars of the 1730s, villages in our southeastern homelands were under attack by French Soldiers looking to take our resources and harm our people. However, they were stopped by Chickasaw women. Armed with hatchets and skilled in combat, these unconquerable women forced the French to retreat.

Handmade in Los Angeles

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Significance

Two crossed hatchets symbolize the weapon of choice for Chickasaw women of the 1730s who effectively defended their families and homes from European invaders. With hand carved details, this statement bracelet allows you to keep the empowering symbol of the hatchet women close. 

Details

Two crossed hatchets cast in sterling silver, are strung on leather cord dyed with lead-free dyes in either turquoise, purple, black or white. Each bracelet wraps around most wrists three times and is finished with a KDD logo tag on one end. The other end may be trimmed down.

Dimensions

0.75” x 0.75” charm

Collection

The Hatchet Women ~ Indigenous Resistance since 1736

During the French Indian Wars of the 1730s, villages in our southeastern homelands were under attack by French Soldiers looking to take our resources and harm our people. However, they were stopped by Chickasaw women. Armed with hatchets and skilled in combat, these unconquerable women forced the French to retreat.

Handmade in Los Angeles

*Pieces are made to be hypo-allergenic and less likely to tarnish.

Significance

Two crossed hatchets symbolize the weapon of choice for Chickasaw women of the 1730s who effectively defended their families and homes from European invaders. With hand carved details, this statement bracelet allows you to keep the empowering symbol of the hatchet women close.

Details

Two crossed hatchets cast in sterling silver plated black ruthenium, are strung on leather cord dyed with lead-free dyes in either turquoise, purple, black or white. Each bracelet wraps around most wrists three times and is finished with a KDD logo tag on one end. The other end may be trimmed down.

Dimensions

0.75” x 0.75” charm

Collection

The Hatchet Women ~ Indigenous Resistance since 1736

During the French Indian Wars of the 1730s, villages in our southeastern homelands were under attack by French Soldiers looking to take our resources and harm our people. However, they were stopped by Chickasaw women. Armed with hatchets and skilled in combat, these unconquerable women forced the French to retreat.

Handmade in Los Angeles

*Pieces are made to be hypo-allergenic and less likely to tarnish.

Significance

The story of the Chickasaw Hatchet Women served to inspire the many generations that followed them. As a contemporary Chickasaw artist I look to our history to guide me. This ring, with it’s subtle sun disk detailing, is inspired by the balance and focus it takes to accomplish one's goals and follow one's path.

Details

This ring is cast in sterling silver and antiqued with a high polish to enhance the design details.

Dimensions

.95” long x .85” wide x .93” height

Collection

The Hatchet Women ~ Indigenous Resistance since 1736

During the French Indian Wars of the 1730s, villages in our southeastern homelands were under attack by French Soldiers looking to take our resources and harm our people. However, they were stopped by Chickasaw women. Armed with hatchets and skilled in combat, these unconquerable women forced the French to retreat.

Handmade in Los Angeles

*Pieces are made to be hypo-allergenic and less likely to tarnish.