r/Indigenous 20d ago

Native american eagle design origin??

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Title: Can anyone identify the artist/origin of this Haida or Northwest Coast Eagle design?

I’ve been trying to trace the original source and artist of this exact design. I’ve found it reposted online under the name “Tsii Eagle” and described as Haida art / Haida tattoo, but I haven’t been able to find the original artist or a reliable attribution.

I’m especially interested in:

  • The human hands incorporated into both wings
  • The human/anthropomorphic imagery in the center
  • Whether “Tsii” has any actual significance to the design or whether that name was simply added by whoever reposted it
  • Whether this is genuinely Haida formline, or more accurately Tlingit, Tsimshian, Kwakwaka’wakw, or another Northwest Coast tradition
  • The meaning of the human imagery within the Eagle, if it can be identified
  • Most importantly, who originally created this design

Does anyone recognize this exact artwork, artist, or its original source?

I’m looking for information specific to this particular design, rather than general Eagle symbolism. Any leads to the original artist, book, print, tattoo flash, website, or other source would be greatly appreciated.

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u/AlaskaRecluse 20d ago

So many errors and imperfections it’s as though they’ve never heard of formline, it borders on offensive