Steel Native American Hummingbird Sculpture for Wall or Standing

Description

Measuring 12" tall by 22" long, this sleek
Hummingbird
sculpture has a minimalist West Coast feel. Designed by First Nations artist, Noel Brown, it is made from hand-cut steel. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery as each item is made to order. It can be made with a stand or designed to be mounted on the wall, so please indicate which you prefer in the notes upon checkout.
While significance varies Nation to Nation, there are associated traits and representational characteristics of the
Hummingbird
that remain constant cross culturally. Within Northwest Coast Native cultures, the Hummingbird is often more closely associated with insects rather than other birds because of its size, speed, and tendency to flit about from one place to the next. Because of this, they are seen as being messengers – flying about with news to tell.  Hummingbirds are messengers that bring happy news of good health and good luck. Hummingbirds are closely associated with the Dzunukwa, or Property Woman – the giantess of the woods who protects and is the steward of forest life. The Hummingbirds nest in her hair and fly about her head, and she considers them a sign of beauty – mimicking gemstones. There are stories of high ranking Haida women arriving to feasts and potlatches with strings of live Hummingbirds around their necks, meant to signify their beauty, rank, and wealth. Hummingbirds are also associated with rainbows because of their varied and vibrant colors and the way that they can fly about quickly, catching the light that reflects off of raindrops. In artworks, the Hummingbird is recognized by its long, narrow beak; prominent eyes; often a curly plume; short wings; and the presence of a flower.
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