Neegyawks - Glen Rabena Print, 1980
Name/Title
Neegyawks - Glen Rabena Print, 1980Entry/Object ID
2008.288.001Description
A form line style art print by Glen Rabena. It is a numbered print, 124/225. The artwork depicts a woman from Haida mythology: " She is a mountain spirit in the mythology of the Haida people. She rules the earth's creatures and punishes anyone who abuses them. According to legend, she was originally a mortal woman whose husband became abusive soon after the wedding. Outraged, her people came to rescue her and burned down the village. she was nowhere to be found; in her place was a stone statue holding a burning staff. She was now a powerful goddess and guardian of animals. One story describes her vengeance. There were villagers who had such an abundance of fish in their waters that they began to torture and kill them for amusement. In response, she rumbled and erupted, killing them with her fiery rage. "Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Pacific NorthwestContinent
North AmericaCulture/Tribe
Haida
Native American, First Nation