History of the Native American Eagle the Focus of New Website
(PRWEB) July 04, 2013 -- Native American eagle culture and artistic expression are closely related. Both are intertwined, and eagles make a common appearance as a Native American motif in art. The Native American eagle is present across all tribes—eagles were of the utmost importance, and believed to possess the power to deliver prayers to the gods. Native American art transcends jewelry, necklaces and rings, and appears upon large carved totem poles of tribes.
Now, a new site is taking an in-depth look at the symbolism and significance associated with the Native American eagle.
“The eagle also appears in rock art, textile art and other art forms,” said Native American Eagle spokesperson Jeff Rider. “The eagle is a prevalent archetype of both the historical and contemporary world, and remains popular among Native American culture.”
Native American’s practice shamanistic religions, and eagle art reflects their highest shamanic beliefs. Animals normally decorated pottery, fabrics, baskets and fabrics, and were carved into both wood and stone. The Native American eagle was imbued into all art forms, and was held in high regards due to its symbol of bravery, power and connection to the surrounding spirit world.
“Native Americans were expert metalworkers, wood and bone carvers and crafters, and used precious and semi-precious rocks and gemstones to create distinct eagle jewelry, crafts and art,” said Rider. “The various materials were combined to create elaborate and amazing eagle art.”
Metal is often found in historical artistic pieces, as it was normally formed into eagle-like shapes and patters for beading and crafting. Native American jewelry features eagle necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings. The eagle symbol has been adorned during ceremonies for centuries, and has also been worn for its aesthetic value.
The totem poles created by the Pacific Northwest Native Americans are highly recognizable, and feature eagle art as well. The eagle was intended to recount family histories, document historical events and provide decoration for the totem pole. A family crest was often affixed to the top of a totem pole. Often, a family crest utilized the eagle, as many families considered themselves direct descendants of the eagle. The eagle is easily recognizable, and usually has spread wings.
Native Americans are well-known for their fantastic basket weaving, and are also renowned for pottery creation. Native American eagle art is present within clay eagle effigies, hand-woven baskets and other ceramics. Tipis were often decorated with eagles, and eagles were also painted upon textiles and leather. Native Americans utilized eagle art for many aspects of society, and included it into rock paintings and petroglyphs.
“The eagle has been a long-lasting symbol of importance, and has appeared since 14,000 BC,” said Rider.
For more information, please visit NativeAmericanEagle.com.
Jeff Rider, Native American Eagle, http://nativeamericaneagle.com/, 480987685438, [email protected]
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