We Are Still Here.
Wóphila Thánka and thank you. Our 2nd Edition "Infinity Journey of the Buffalo" wool blanket offer, created with Eighth Generation, the first Native owned company to produce wool blankets, has now ended.
Every blanket has found a home, and every gift behind it is helping return Buffalo to Native hands.
The response from our community showed us what this 250th year can be: not a celebration of erasure, but a statement of survival. You stood with us, and our Buffalo relatives are stronger for it.
Our work does not end with this offer. Buffalo restoration happens every day on the land, through our rancher partners and the Tribal nations bringing their relatives home. A gift of any amount keeps that work moving
2nd Tanka Fund Limited Edition Collectible Blanket
Infinity Journey of the Buffalo
Welcome to a narrative woven in warmth and tradition. Delaena Uses Knife, an esteemed Mnicoujou, Lakota artist from the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, presents the "Infinity Journey of the Buffalo" blanket – a piece that is more than a mere source of warmth; it's a fabric imbued with the stories and teachings of a rich heritage.
Crafted with intention and reverence for her culture, this blanket embodies symbols that hold significant meaning in the Lakota tradition. The square and equal sign motifs at each end represent the life path, illustrating the passage from one era to the next. The harmonious geometric patterns woven into the design are emblematic of the Lakota concepts of Wakan Tanka—the great mystery—and Mitákuye Oyás'iŋ, expressing the interconnectedness of all beings. At the heart of the blanket, a celebration of new life emerges with a calf in motion, guarded by the watchful buffalo, signifying the enduring journey of these sacred beings.
This exquisite piece is born from a collaboration with Eighth Generation, the first Native-owned company to produce wool blankets. Based in Seattle, WA, Eighth Generation is committed to supporting Native Designers and offering an authentic alternative to “Native-inspired” products through original, 100% Native-designed creations.
Product Features
Artist: Delaena Uses Knife
Quality: Composed of 100% New Zealand Wool Pile for unparalleled softness and warmth, paired with a sturdy Polyester Warp.
Heritage: A proud creation from Eighth Generation, which stands for the empowerment and promotion of Native artists and designers
The Infinity Journey of the Buffalo blanket transcends its function to become a work of art, a beacon of identity, and a living piece of Lakota legacy. We invite you to wrap yourself in the story, the spirit, and the artistry woven into this luxurious woolen creation.
Donate $500.00 or more and we will send you the blanket as a thank-you gift.*
*Only one blanket per donation