Native Shorts
Description: Impressions of Dungeness This was the home of Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman. 31st January 1942 to 19th February 1994. He was an English film director, stage designer, diarist, artist, gardener and author. On 22nd December 1986 he was diagnosed as HIV positive. His illness prompted him to move to Prospect Cottage. Here he created his famous garden using the plants that naturally grew at Dungeness. In 1994 he died of an AIDS related illness in London aged just 52. There is a poem on the side of the cottage which is the first stanza and the last five lines of the last stanza of John Donne's poem The Rising Sun. THE SUN RISING. by John Donne BUSY old fool, unruly Sun, Why dost thou thus, Through windows, and through curtain...
Description: In American native lore the owl is an animal spirit guide and helps navigate through dark periods in your life. As a symbol of change the owl can visit the unconscious areas of your soul and bring enlightenment and experience to your waking mind. The Greeks revered the goddess Athena, whose symbol was the owl and thus the bird became the representative of higher wisdom in ancient cultures. This design in black, white and red depicts a horned owl in stylized graphic design.
Description: Indigenous Totem Art: Sacred Thunderbird Spirit — A striking Indigenous totem art depicts a powerful Thunderbird, a legendary guardian spirit in many Pacific Northwest cultures. Bold black formline shapes, contrasted with deep red and midnight blue, create a dynamic sense of movement and protection. The symmetrical wings, fierce beak, and symbolic markings honor ancestral stories of strength, transformation, and natural balance. This Thunderbird design reflects cultural resilience, sacred tradition, and the enduring artistry of Indigenous peoples.
Description: A skinwalker is a concept rooted in Native American folklore, particularly among the Navajo people of the Southwestern United States. According to legend, a skinwalker is a malevolent witch or sorcerer who possesses the ability to shapeshift into various animal forms. The term "skinwalker" is derived from the Navajo phrase "yee naaldlooshii," which roughly translates
Description: Mechanical Thunderbird Art: Industrialized Indigenous Totem Art — This striking artwork reimagines the Indigenous Thunderbird as a modern mechanical totem, blending ancestral symbolism with industrial precision. Intricate gears, metallic patterns, and engineered lines form the powerful wings, beak, and talons, honoring the Thunderbird’s role as a guardian spirit while reflecting contemporary technology. This fusion of tradition and machinery creates a bold, futuristic tribute to Indigenous cultural strength and storytelling
Description: Created in response to land thief and destruction by Oil, Lumber and any other companies that prefer to destroy land. Depicted is a Native American Chief watching over the land; his body is the land and mountains, his band in his headdress represents rivers/water, and the features represent sun rays.
Description: Embrace the power of tradition with a touch of humor! This Smudge First, Worry Later design celebrates First Nations culture with a lighthearted twist. Perfect for those who honor smudging as a way to cleanse, heal, and start the day with positivity. Wear it proudly and share the laughter!
