File:Hawk Littlejohn Eagle Head carving profile.jpg
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English: The “Bottom End” is where the hand-carved "Bird of Prey" head resides. The “Bottom End” is also known as the “South End,” or, “Distal End.” The carved face of the Bird of Prey has a two-layered upper beak similar to that found on various birds of prey. The inlaid eye is made of yellow-flecked stone or yellow-faceted glass to mimic the yellow iris often found in the keen eyes of birds of prey such as eagles; vultures; buzzards; hawks; owls; osprey, etc.. The neck of this flute’s "Bird of Prey" head is decorated with interlocking layers of carved feathers which faithfully represent the neck feathers found on various birds of prey. Just below the feathers is a ring of "turquoise stone" that encircles the Bottom End of the flute. Turquoise is a stone imbued with significance to the Native American.
Birds of prey are birds that hunt primarily via flight, using their keen senses, especially vision. They are defined as birds that primarily hunt vertebrates, including other birds. Their beaks,as depicted on this flute, tend to be relatively large, powerful and adapted for tearing flesh. In ornithology the term "bird of prey" applies to such birds as: eagles; ospreys; kites; true hawks; buzzards; vultures; condors; harriers; falcons, and owls. Hawk Littlejohn's use of turquoise stone in the creation of some of his flutes relates to his Native American heritage. The significance of "turquoise" as a "power stone" to Native Americans is well documented. The Navajo culture of New Mexico and Arizona utilized Turquoise in their rain ceremonies. Turquoise is connected to the throat Chakra and is considered a holy stone for protecting body and soul, as it helps to ground the wandering wayward spirit while keeping a person connected to the Infinite. |
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| Source | William Waterway - private collection |
| Author | Williamwaterway |
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