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Joseph Wilson - Salish Welcoming in Cobble Hill, British Columbia for sale

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$199

Edition Size: 3/20 artist`s proofs
Colours: Green, sienna and black.
Paper: Stonehenge Cover White
Paper Size: 30 x 55 cm, 11.8 x 21.7 inches
Image Size: 23 x 47 cm, 9.1 x 18.5 inches
Publication Date: 09/01/2006
"This welcoming figure represents a human with a thunderbird at each side. The design was translated into my own stretched out version from an old, circular spindle whorl. Spindle whorls were used to spin mountain goat wool, which the Salish people used for blankets as a covering.
Symbolically, the thunderbird was considered a protector of the people, and one of the most powerful spirit beings of the supernatural realm. Our people searched for these powers through physical and mental deprivation from food, water, and human contact, as well as through spending many days in the wilderness.
Searching for a spirit helper or power through visions, usually at the age of maturity, was very common. Once accomplished, they retreated home to a ceremonial welcoming, to be blessed by the village's shaman, or medicine man. They returned happy to have found their place in the community. They also knew that if they asked their spirit helper (for help) they could become better at anything, whether it be hunting, or fishing, basketry, or weaving.
The man in this design can be seen as saying 'Thank you', or 'Hay chqa'."
- Joseph Wilson (Sxwaset)
This artists proof silkscreen print titled "Salish Welcoming" by Joseph Wilson was hand produced by the screen printing process. It is the only limited edition printing of this design. The artist has inspected and signed each copy in the edition. All trial copies of this edition have been destroyed and the printing stencils obliterated.


Category:  Art & Antiques  |  Address:  Cobble Hill British Columbia

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