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42 • 2013 wall calendars
th e la k o ta Way nat i v e aM e r i c a n Wi s d oM o n et h i c s a n d ch a r a c t e r
te x t b y Jo s e P h M. Ma r s h a l l iii • ar t b y JiM ye l l o w h a w k
Sample text:
tHe weigHt of wisdom
Her mother smiled and replied gently,
“Your grandmother has seen much in
her life. She has walked many trails, so
she has acquired much knowledge. All
that has made her very wise. So much
wisdom must be carried slowly because
it is a precious load.”
The Lakota Way wall calendar features original art
from lakota and iroquois artist Jim yellowhawk and
text by author Joseph m. marshall iii. each spread
includes the lakota names for the months, such as
“when calves are red” and “when things ripen.”
marshall’s text presents a traditional lakota virtue for
each month, guiding the reader along the lakota path
of wisdom.
marshall is a teacher, historian, lakota craftsman
and writer. He has authored several screenplays
in addition to fifteen books, including the highly
acclaimed Walking with Grandfather, The Lakota
Way and The Journey of Crazy Horse. marshall
is a member of the rosebud sioux tribe and was
involved with the television miniseries Into the West
as narrator, actor and consultant.
artist Jim yellowhawk, who views everything
as a possible canvas, uses diverse media to create
authentic and striking images that are evocative of
lakota star knowledge and the unique lakota way
of life.
12" x 12" Wall Calendar
$13.99 USD
ISBN 978-1-60237-628-1
UPC 762109-06281-4
5 1 3 9 9
7 62109 06281 4
amber lotus products are printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks