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Butterflies #2
| Title: | Butterflies #2 |
| Medium: | Acrylic on Paper |
| Size: | 11″x14″ |
| Note: | Tsimshian is a traditional native culture of the people who inhabited the northwest coast of British Columbia, Canada, including the areas in and around Prince Rupert and Terrace. Within all traditional native cultures on the coast, there are crests, or symbols, that represent what your family lineage is. This crest is inherited automatically from your mother. There are four main crests within the Tsimshian, the wolf, the raven, the eagle and the killer whale.
Years ago, I was told by some friends that in Tsimshian culture, the butterfly crest has a special meaning and is usually reserved for those who are not Tsimshian by blood—outsiders. The interlocking nature of the butterfly motifs on this painting suggests teamwork and co-operation—each one respecting each other’s borders and not going outside or falling short of their appointment. The repeating geometry within the design also suggests that it can be extended infinitely. Thus, it is universal that for harmony to be maintained between differing peoples, respect is mandatory. |
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