{"product_id":"feathers-of-wisdom-words-and-art-illuminating-the-legends-and-myths-of-indigenous-women-throughout-the-ages-9781966187059","title":"Feathers of Wisdom: Words and Art Illuminating the Legends and Myths of Indigenous Women throughout the Ages","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sacred celebration of story, spirit, and artistry-honoring the enduring wisdom of Indigenous women.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted with museum-quality design and artistry, \u003cstrong\u003eFeathers of Wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collector's volume that transforms the ancient legends of Indigenous women into a visual and literary masterpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross more than forty legends from tribes throughout the Americas, this stunning hardcover volume brings to life the voices of goddesses, warriors, healers, and mothers-figures whose wisdom shaped their cultures and whose stories continue to echo through generations. Author Leigh Podgorski's lyrical prose preserves these narratives with deep reverence, while artist Kait Matthews, a proud Ojibwe\/Potawatomi woman, illuminates each tale with lush, museum-quality illustrations that honor the spiritual power and beauty of Indigenous storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted on premium stock in full color, Feathers of Wisdom is designed as both a work of cultural preservation and a collector's art book. Each page is an offering-pairing timeless myth and contemporary artistry to create a reading experience that feels sacred, immersive, and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary edition invites readers to reflect on the enduring strength of the divine feminine and to reconnect with the earth, the ancestors, and the stories that remind us: We are all one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eForty richly illustrated stories from Indigenous nations across North and South America\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEvocative original artwork by Kait Matthews, blending traditional motifs with modern fine art technique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eElegant design, heavy matte paper, and full-color printing that make this volume a treasure for art collectors and cultural enthusiasts alike\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA celebration of Indigenous women's wisdom, language, and spirit across centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeathers of Wisdom is not just a book-it is an heirloom, a conversation between past and present, and a tribute to the women who kept the sacred stories alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePodgorski, Leigh:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Leigh Podgorski is an award-winning novelist, playwright, and screenwriter whose work has been produced in Los Angeles, New York, and across the U.S. Her play We Are Still Here, honoring Cahuilla elder Katherine Siva Saubel, premiered at the Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum and is now part of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian collection. Leigh is the author of Western Song, The Women Debrowska, and the Stone Quest series, and the writer of the FlowerWise Oracle Deck. Her work celebrates storytelling as a bridge between generations, cultures, and the spiritual world.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatthews, Kait:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kait Matthews is an Ojibwe\/Potowatomi artist and illustrator from the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. A graduate of the Laguna College of Art and Design, Kait's work blends traditional symbolism with a modern fine art aesthetic to express connection, transformation, and the sacred feminine. She has illustrated the FlowerWise Oracle Deck and Clarity Tarot, both published by RedFeather Mind, Body, Spirit. Feathers of Wisdom represents her most personal work to date-a deeply spiritual tribute to her Indigenous roots and the ancestral stories that continue to shape her artistic vision.See more of her work at kaitmatthews.com or on Instagram @kaitmatthewsart.","brand":"House of Indigo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51890611683602,"sku":"9781966187059","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0a1d4827-6a85-4ae9-9473-e769e6c35ce6.jpg?v=1768310988","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/feathers-of-wisdom-words-and-art-illuminating-the-legends-and-myths-of-indigenous-women-throughout-the-ages-9781966187059","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}