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The Storyteller: Lowak Shoppala' Costume

Margaret Roach Wheeler

• Arts & Music

Margaret Wheeler introduces this costume she designed for the Lowak Shoppala’ Storyteller, who tells a turtle tale.

2m

Costumes for Lowak Dance Troupe, Scene 2

Margaret Roach Wheeler

Margaret Wheeler shows us her costumes for the second number performed by the six couples, reflecting 18th century dress.

2m 30s

The Alligator Clan: Lowak Shoppala' Costumes

Margaret Roach Wheeler

Margaret Wheeler shows us this costume, inspired by a shell carving she found at the Smithsonian.

2m

The Panther Clan: Lowak Shoppala' Costumes

Margaret Roach Wheeler

Margaret Wheeler shows us this stunning costume, remembering when she realized that in Linda Hogan’s poem, this clan leader was a woman.

3m

The Minko: Lowak Shoppala' Costumes

Margaret Roach Wheeler

Margaret Wheeler notes the mannequins for her costume exhibit at the Cultural Center were designed to represent copper.

1m 30s

Lowak Shoppala' Costumes: Worn by Modern Chickasaws

Margaret Roach Wheeler

Margaret Wheeler describes the array of costumes she designed for the Lowak Shoppala’ production to represent each scene.