Artist: Wyatt Fleury-Wells
7.5 in in length. 11/0 Miyuki Beads with sinew.
At its center, the Pleiades and crescent moon honor the Lakota story of the seven sisters who became stars, continuing to guide and watch over us. A woman in a shawl gazes upward, reflecting generations who have looked to the night sky for meaning and connection.
On her shawl, Tušwéča (dragonfly) rests across her shoulders as a symbol of transformation and messenger energy, while phežíhóta (prairie sage) grounds the piece in medicine and the teachings of the land.
Rooted in the tradition of ledger art and carried forward through contemporary beadwork, this piece honors the ongoing practice of storytelling through art—where culture, memory, and identity are held in every detail.