Karen Clarkson
Prescott, Arizona
My art has always been about self-discovery and developing a way of communicating to others.
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The Hidatsa, a part of the Sioux tribe, are well known for their ability to trap eagles.
Inspired by a 1908 photo taken by Edward Curtis. The Hidatsa, a part of the Sioux tribe, are well known for their ability to trap eagles. Their feathers were used to make war bonnets or “maicu-mapuka” (eagle hats). Many times only a few tail feathers were plucked and the eagle was released. The eagle is considered a mediator between people and the Creator. Eagle feathers are considered sacred because they belong to a sacred bird. After successfully capturing the eagle (most of the time by digging a pit and waiting for the eagle to land) this brave is now giving thanks and thanking the eagle for giving itself to benefit the welfare of the tribe.
- Framed: 42 x 26 x 2 in
- Subject Matter: Portrait
- Created: 2008
- Inventory Number: ONAP - 7
- Current Location: Artist Studio
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