Description
“Matriarch’s Legacy” honors the strength and wisdom passed down through generations. This set, featuring deep blue lapis lazuli, represents wisdom and the enduring power of our matrilineal heritage. The textured edges mimic the ruffles of our ribbon dresses, a nod to the resilience and beauty of Southeastern traditions. The loops represent the passage of one generation to the next. Just as our ancestors wove culture and identity into every stitch, this jewelry carries their legacy forward — bold, elegant and timeless.
Materials
Sterling Silver, lapis, and obisidian.
Dimensions
0.5" x 34" x 2"
Amanda Rutland
Muscogee (Creek) Nation
About the Artist
Amanda Rutland, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and of Seminole Nation descent, is a member of the Raccoon Clan with a deep connection to her tribal heritage. Growing up attending traditional Mvskoke churches, Amanda's artistic journey began with a degree in visual communication from Oklahoma State University's Institute of Technology.
While formally trained as a photographer/videographer, she has evolved into a self-taught artist, specializing in copper and gemstone jewelry that embodies the spirit of her Mound-builder ancestors and the natural world. In 2019, Amanda established Indigo Art & Textiles to share her tribal culture through one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces. Inspired by Mississippian designs, her work merges ancestral iconography and symbolism with contemporary color and pattern concepts, creating a unique narrative in each piece.
Her artistry has garnered recognition, including winning the gorget maker title on the television reality show Maker Nation Challenge. Her creations are housed in collections such as the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Council Oak Health Facility, and historical parks in Alabama and Georgia. Amanda currently resides in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, with her husband and two children, continuously exploring new artistic horizons.
