Salmon Brothers
Commissioned - Belgium
Salmon are a staple in the Yup’ik world. Every part of Salmon is considered a gift.
These fans express the life essence or ‘Yua’ of Salmon, in the form of Brothers returning home bringing life back to the people.
‘The feathers remind me of their strength moving through the sea. Blue pigment is often used to depict marine life, while red pigments are a reminder we are a part of the earth.
Salmon Brothers - Finger Mask Dance Fans
Materials:
Birch Wood, Rare Earth Pigments Gathered From Nelson Island and the Yukon River (Alaska), Grouse Feathers, Ptarmigan Feathers.
Image Taken by: DiamondShoot PhotographyDimensions:
Each Fan is 2”x8”x12”
Created in 2020