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A Dog and an Eagle interacting. This is actually a take on their familial crest, and I could oblige since the animals in the crest were not infringing on any rules of this style of art.
She also requested 2 figures within the Eagle and Dog respectively... each of their own kind. Try looking for them!
A Dog and an Eagle interacting. This is actually a take on their familial crest, and I could oblige since the animals in the crest were not infringing on any rules of this style of art.
She also requested 2 figures within the Eagle and Dog respectively... each of their own kind. Try looking for them!
Category All / Animal related (non-anthro)
Species Dog (Other)
Size 698 x 491px
File Size 204.2 kB
Hello!
I do take commissions! However a head's up- this style is deeply imbedded into cultural context of the specific First Nations to which it belongs. Having said that, I abide by all the cultural restrictions and rules with this form of art... so there are some things I simply cannot [and therefor won't] do.
Ferrets, minks, ermines... all of those are ok... but i cannot go and start making wild variations for fursonas. Simply the animal is as far as I can go.
I do take commissions! However a head's up- this style is deeply imbedded into cultural context of the specific First Nations to which it belongs. Having said that, I abide by all the cultural restrictions and rules with this form of art... so there are some things I simply cannot [and therefor won't] do.
Ferrets, minks, ermines... all of those are ok... but i cannot go and start making wild variations for fursonas. Simply the animal is as far as I can go.
Understood. I wish I could claim my small percentage of Black Foot in my blood, but it's too watered down. I was just curious if you could do the Ferret Jesus for jest, but I truly understand that you take your work very seriously and I respect that to no end. Kudos, my friend, kudos.
I have been curious of sweat lodges and I would love to understand what my totem animal really is. :3 Self-realization and metaphysics are small hobbies of mine.
I have been curious of sweat lodges and I would love to understand what my totem animal really is. :3 Self-realization and metaphysics are small hobbies of mine.
Well first off let me help you with something: You do not have a "Totem".
"Totem" or properly pronounced "Dodem". It is the Anishinabe word that means "Clan".
Every Clan was given a purpose- a social responsibility to which is remained aligned to throughout its existence.
Each clan was responsible for fulfilling its role within the society, and there fore, the “Totem” became a very important baring symbol as a symbol of status, responsibility, and contribution to the whole, and familial heritage.
However, it needs to be distinguished that the “Totem” of the Anishinabe is not the same as the misinterpreted and wide spread new-age concept of “Totem” as an “animal guardian sprit”. This concept does not even exist within the circle of most first nations culture- especially not the Anishinabe- and should not be confused as such.
Quite straightforward and simply put, the Dodem was equivalent to a “last name” from which others could derive the lineage of the person, their responsibilities, and their heritage. This, equivalent to the Europeans in the middle ages who’s last names were also attributed to their jobs and social status, and lineage; “Turnbull” given to a fellow who literally wrestled a bull down to the ground to save his king from being impaled by the beast. Another is the common used “son of” that can be found in biblical names, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean names. “Ben-Yakov” which translates to “Son of Jacob”.
These symbols are culturally appropriated, and not to be “given” to those literally not born into them. Hence, when someone asks if you have a “Dodem”/”Totem”, the answer should be “No, I do not.” (Unless you are of Anishinabe origin).
As for the sweat- you need to be invited to one by someone who is facilitating or attending, and you'll need to have a calling for it. Best search out your local First Nations culture/reserve, and find a cultural center/friendship center, and join in on the open facilitation. Best way to learn- hands on!
"Totem" or properly pronounced "Dodem". It is the Anishinabe word that means "Clan".
Every Clan was given a purpose- a social responsibility to which is remained aligned to throughout its existence.
Each clan was responsible for fulfilling its role within the society, and there fore, the “Totem” became a very important baring symbol as a symbol of status, responsibility, and contribution to the whole, and familial heritage.
However, it needs to be distinguished that the “Totem” of the Anishinabe is not the same as the misinterpreted and wide spread new-age concept of “Totem” as an “animal guardian sprit”. This concept does not even exist within the circle of most first nations culture- especially not the Anishinabe- and should not be confused as such.
Quite straightforward and simply put, the Dodem was equivalent to a “last name” from which others could derive the lineage of the person, their responsibilities, and their heritage. This, equivalent to the Europeans in the middle ages who’s last names were also attributed to their jobs and social status, and lineage; “Turnbull” given to a fellow who literally wrestled a bull down to the ground to save his king from being impaled by the beast. Another is the common used “son of” that can be found in biblical names, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean names. “Ben-Yakov” which translates to “Son of Jacob”.
These symbols are culturally appropriated, and not to be “given” to those literally not born into them. Hence, when someone asks if you have a “Dodem”/”Totem”, the answer should be “No, I do not.” (Unless you are of Anishinabe origin).
As for the sweat- you need to be invited to one by someone who is facilitating or attending, and you'll need to have a calling for it. Best search out your local First Nations culture/reserve, and find a cultural center/friendship center, and join in on the open facilitation. Best way to learn- hands on!
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