Little Bear and Eagle Wing is a painting by Marilyn McNish which was uploaded on October 19th, 2018.
Little Bear and Eagle Wing
Ojibwa Canadians have this belief of being named so the Great Spirit will know who you are when you pass on to the next world.... more
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Dimensions
16.000 x 20.000 inches
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Title
Little Bear and Eagle Wing
Artist
Marilyn McNish
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Ojibwa Canadians have this belief of being named so the Great Spirit will know who you are when you pass on to the next world.
The Naming Ceremony remembers the Original Man’s sacrifice for naming everything. It requires a father and mother to ask a medicine person to seek a name for their child. The medicine person does the seek by fasting, meditation, prayer, or dreaming and the spirit gives the name. The medicine person burns an offering of tobacco and pronounces the name to the 4 directions. The people at the ceremony repeat the name when it is called out by the medicine person. After the name is announced the spirit world can then accept the name and recognize the child as a living thing for the first time. The Spirit World and ancestors guard the child and prepare a place in the spirit world for them when the end of their life comes. At the naming ceremony the parents ask for four men and four women to sponsor the child. The sponsors vow to guide and support the child.
I was commissioned to do this painting for a wonderful lady who wished to give this painting to her daughter. The two animals are spirit names given to her daughters two children. Little Bear and Eagle Wing.
May this painting always hold a special meaning to her and her dear children.
Many thanks for the following groups for featuring this painting:
Peopless Scenic Landscape, No Place Like Home, Painting the Old Way, Created by my Hands and Wildlife.
Uploaded
October 19th, 2018
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Comments (12)
Bernadette Krupa
Marilyn, gorgeous painting telling a story of life and after "Little Bear and Eagle Wing"! Congrats on multiple features - No Place Like Home, Peopleless Scenic and Wisconsin Flowers!! L/F
Carol Japp
This is amazing work Marilyn! I love the beautiful, vibrant colours and wonderful details!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic painting, Marilyn! What a wonderful gift from the children's grandmother to her her daughter! Your gorgeous interpretation of this magical story will be a treasured heirloom! L/F
Marilyn McNish replied:
Thank you Hanne for your wonderful comments and on going support! I am so lucky to have you in my world! :)
Jenny Revitz Soper
BRAVO! Your outstanding artwork has earned a FEATURE on the homepage of the FAA Artist Group No Place Like Home, 11/07/2018! You may also post it in the Group's Features discussion thread and any other thread that fits!
Randy Rosenberger
I am happy to announce your artwork is being featured on the homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is with great pleasure for me to show recognition to our active members of our family of friends and fine artists. Congratulations on your feature!
Marilyn McNish replied:
Thank you so much Randy for your thoughtful words, support and recognition! I am truly honored!
John Malone
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our homepage. Well done
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