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Northwest Coast Warrior Eagle Headdress Wall Art

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
Northwest Coast Warrior Eagle Headdress Wall Art
Featured in this lot is a Hand Carved Northwest Coast Dancer Wearing an Eagle Headdress Framed Wall Art, circa mid to late 1900s. Both Bald and Golden Eagles (and their feathers) are highly revered and considered sacred within American Indian traditions, culture and religion. They are honored with great care and shown the deepest respect. They represent honesty, truth, majesty, strength, courage, wisdom, power and freedom. As they roam the sky, they are believed to have a special connection to God. According to traditional American Indian beliefs, the Creator made all the birds of the sky when the World was new. Of all the birds, the Creator chose the Eagle to be the leader… the Master of the Sky. Natural forms like bears, ravens and eagles are common subjects in Northwest Coast weaving and carving art and are traditional methods of art expression. This wood framed polychrome piece is in very nice condition, intricate incised design on background works to highlight the prominence of the headdress. Solid wood frame exhibits slight scuffing. Visible art measures 10"W x 12"L, frame is 12.5"W x 14.25"L x 1"D, weight 1lb, 14oz.