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| Turtle Clan Art, Mark Fischer Artist (Oneida) |
Turtle Clan Art Online Gallery |
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EagleTo us the eagle is the symbol of strength. It is said that they fly the highest and can see the creation... |
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Sky Woman LampIt is said that long ago there lived among the clouds another people, called sky people. Among them grew a sacred tree which gave off a beautiful light. |
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ElkHe is watching over all of the daughters on the earth |
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Moon Dancer 1Long-legged polo ponies who seemed to dance with excitement as we rode through the woods. |
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Moon Dancer 2Long-legged polo ponies who seemed to dance with excitement as we rode through the woods. |
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Moon Dancer 3Long-legged polo ponies who seemed to dance with excitement as we rode through the woods. |
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Turtle LampThe turtle taught us patience and never to give up. |
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Grandmother MoonDuring the night time we see the moon. We have been instructed to address her as our Grandmother. In her cycle, she makes her face new in harmony with other female life... |
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LongboatIroquois canoes varied in size from twelve feet, to carry two men, up to forty feet with the capacity for thirty men... |
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SpringThe four powerful spirit beings who have been assigned by the Creator to guide us both by day and night are called the Sky Dwellers... |
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SummerThe four powerful spirit beings who have been assigned by the Creator to guide us both by day and night are called the Sky Dwellers... |
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WinterThe four powerful spirit beings who have been assigned by the Creator to guide us both by day and night are called the Sky Dwellers... |
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SunshineOur thoughts turn to the sky. We see the sun, the source of life. We are instructed to call him our Eldest Brother... |
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Mother EarthWe give greetings and thanks to our Mother Earth-she gives us that which makes us strong and healthy... |
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Story TellerThe oral tradition developed young people's capacity for remembering long, involved speeches and songs. Storytelling was a cultural contact between generations... |
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Three SistersThese three sisters, sisters who would never be apart from one another, should be planted together and celebrated together... |
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Iroquois Floral BenchThe Oneidas and other Iroquois created this new style, which featured floral designs composed of glass beads in every color, during the years following European trading of glass beads... |
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| If you are interested in collecting any of these one of a kind items, or to have a similar one custom made for you please Click Here to send an email to Sales@TurtleClanArt.com | ||||||||||||
| These works are protected by the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 No reproduction without permission |
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