Acrylic and Oil
Description
The Porcupine constellation can be found near the eastern horizon during the latter parts of April and May Changing Woman gave a cane (gish) made of black jet to the Mud People Clan or Hashtl'ishnii, , which became the Sacred Black Jet Gish. Through this gift, people of the Hashtl'ishnii Clan became skilled, naturally gifted, & creative people. Changing Woman gave them the Porcupine (dahsaní) as their symbol of protection. "Saní" means old; therefore, the Mud People are considered wise & skillful at outsmarting their enemies. The hair & quills of the porcupine are used in healing ceremonies. Bundles of quills are tied to a child's cradleboard to ensure good health, the ash of burned quills is applied to infected sores, & the smoke is inhaled to clear congestion. During the journey when the clan needed water, the gish was driven into the ground, but the water that sprang forth was muddy. This is how the clan gained their name, the Mud People Clan.
Indigenous Education Institute
The Indigenous Education Institute (IEI) is an Indigenous-based, non-profit (501.c3) corporation, based in Friday Harbor, WA. The mission of the Institute is to promote, preserve and apply traditional Indigenous knowledge to contemporary life. This includes research and educational projects of all kinds. IEI is committed to using Indigenous knowledge to promote and understand the importance of the interconnections of all things. IEI is committed to the restoration of imbalance and sustaining an ecologically sound environment.
IEI acknowledges that the earth is an integral part of a much larger universe. Stories are often told in the Indigenous world of the connections between Mother Earth and Father Sky. We are made of the same chemistry as the stars. Studies of Indigenous astronomies illuminate these connections and show the participation of humans in the universe. Our website: http://www.indigenouseducation.org
About Our Prints
The giclée prints are produced on high quality archival materials: Breathing Color Elegance Velvet Platinum Fine Art Paper - A 310gsm, bright white, fine art paper with a lightly textured vellum surface; a 100% cotton fiber paper offering a better color gamut and D-Max than any other velvet surface paper on the market.
Stretched Canvas Prints
We offer 3/4" solid hardwood stretcher bars with back staple. Prints are on Breathing Color Chromata white , acid free, cotton-poly blend matte artist stretch canvas. All stretched prints are protected with a matte finish archival UV varnish. If you prefer semi gloss or gloss please let us know.
Matting and Framing
If you prefer to have your giclée print framed and matted by our Gallery please let us know. We will provide you with a fair price and adjust the shipping charges to reflect the mat, frame, and glass. We would be pleased to perform this work for you.
The original painting is in a private collection