The Kwakiutl of British Columbia offered a child's afterbirth to the beaks of ravens in hopes that the boy would grow to learn the language of corvids. All those hopes and superstitions focused on a tiny body that might learn Raven's wisdom, trickery, creativity and magic--- a new messiah, the next Dalai lama, the next peacemaker. Perhaps this little juvie is the next shaman.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The Next Shaman
The Kwakiutl of British Columbia offered a child's afterbirth to the beaks of ravens in hopes that the boy would grow to learn the language of corvids. All those hopes and superstitions focused on a tiny body that might learn Raven's wisdom, trickery, creativity and magic--- a new messiah, the next Dalai lama, the next peacemaker. Perhaps this little juvie is the next shaman.
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4 comments:
Wonderful drawing! I'm going to have to look at your other bird drawings.
Beautiful texture and colors~
Beautiful. I share your interest in birds.
Fantastic rendering! The texture and tonal range with a limited palette is terrific.
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