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The sisiutl is a legendary creature found in many of the cultures of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. It is typically depicted as a double-headed serpent with fish qualities, sometimes with an additional central face of a supernatural being. The sisuitl features prominently in Pacific Northwest art, dances and songs. The sisuitl is closely associated with shamans because both are seen as mediators between the natural and supernatural worlds.
Artwork Information
Location | Canada |
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Region | Northwest Coast |
Artist | WUULHU Bracken Hanuse Corlett |
NWC Nation | N/A |
Date Created | 2019 |
Dimensions | 16"X60" |
Materials & Edition | Red cedar surfboard panel with acrylic paint |