Gathering Tribes

This ledger painting was inspired by the role of Deputy Hawk, also simply called "The Hawk", played by Michael Horse in the television series Twin Peaks. 

In this giclee print, the man is The Hawk in his traditional regalia and the hawk above him is his protector.  He is praying and singing to the sacred mountains called Twin Peaks in the state of Washington.  Owls are meaningful in the television series, Twin Peaks, and are said to know everything.  The smaller log leaning up against the tree, which gave answers to Deputy Hawk, was left there by the Log Lady, an important character in the series.  The black lodge above the mountains was a place of medicine, also important in the series.  The spaceship above the mountains is keeping an eye on all things Twin Peaks. 

Document: Map of Washington State, ca. 1940s

Dimensions of actual image: 11.5" H x 13.437" W (image is on 12" H x 16" W white paper - details below)

This giclee print was created to high standards of reproduction with materials tested by Wilhelm-Research to resist fading and discoloration in excess of sixty years.  The conversation grade paper has a weight of 290 gsm and a caliper of 19 mils.  Composed of one-hundred percent cotton fiber, the paper is acid and lignin free and milled in Italy.

Calvert Bowannie carved this Beautiful Magpie from marble and inlaid turquoise eyes and wing tips. 

Size: .875" H x 2.25" L x 1" W

Seeing a magpie in the early morning is a sign of something good coming your way. Birds are understood to be messengers between this world and the spirit world.

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

This vintage Navajo cluster bracelet features natural, soft green turquoise.  There are eight stones in the center, fifteen stones in the circle around the center, and twenty-eight stones in the outer circle.  There are thirteen stones each on the left and right for a total of seventy-seven turquoise stones set in sterling silver.  Each concentric circle is surrounded with twister sterling silver wire, with sterling silver ball accenets throughout.  It's an impressive piece!

Size: 5.375" Long with 1" Opening - Center is 2.5" H x 3.25" W

Cheryl Beyuka carved this rain blessing bird from silverado jet which has a metallic sheen.  The eyes are inlaid red coral, and it wear a necklace of pearls, laps, red coral, turquoise, and Mother of Pearl.  There is enough space between the wings to place offerings of corn meal, tobacco, or whatever feels right to you.

Size: 1.5" H x 3" L x 1.875" W

Birds are seen as messengers between this world and the spirit world.

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

These earrings by Zuni jeweler Bryant Othole and Vivianita Booqua are fabulous!  The natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the color of a perfect springtime sky.  The drops on the bottom remind us of gentle raindrops dripping off trees.  And, the highly polished circles remind us of clouds.  These works of art dangle from Sleeping Beauty turquoise inlaid posts.  Perfect to wear for any celebration, including just being grateful to be alive.

Size: 3" L x .75" W