[Art] Narwhal as Totem
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moonvoiceNarwhal as Totem
The narwhal is a toothed whale that lives in the Arctic. It's single long 'horn' or tusk (which is actually a protruding tooth) is perhaps one of the most popular examples of a 'unicorn horn' in existence. The tusks are used primarily to determine hierarchy and rank; and can be up to three metres long. Some narwhals are double-tusked, and every now and then the females will grow one as well. They do a lot of deep-sea diving. They are hunted for meat and ivory. They have never done well in captivity, and always end up dying within a few months or a year.
Narwhal as a totem animal represents: (this list is not exhaustive)
Nourishing others, unicorn symbolism and wisdom, being able to understand the depths of an issue, understanding more deeply than others, an affinity with themes of cold and coldness, the body as a weapon, diving below the surface, ‘deep and meaningfuls’, resisting captivity, poking holes in the theories of others, a desperation for freedom.
Original AVAILABLE - $75 USD
18.5 x 20.5cm (or 7.4 x 8 in)
illo's board, fineliner, aquarelle, pencil, metallic and iridescent paint
The narwhal is a toothed whale that lives in the Arctic. It's single long 'horn' or tusk (which is actually a protruding tooth) is perhaps one of the most popular examples of a 'unicorn horn' in existence. The tusks are used primarily to determine hierarchy and rank; and can be up to three metres long. Some narwhals are double-tusked, and every now and then the females will grow one as well. They do a lot of deep-sea diving. They are hunted for meat and ivory. They have never done well in captivity, and always end up dying within a few months or a year.
Narwhal as a totem animal represents: (this list is not exhaustive)
Nourishing others, unicorn symbolism and wisdom, being able to understand the depths of an issue, understanding more deeply than others, an affinity with themes of cold and coldness, the body as a weapon, diving below the surface, ‘deep and meaningfuls’, resisting captivity, poking holes in the theories of others, a desperation for freedom.
Original AVAILABLE - $75 USD
18.5 x 20.5cm (or 7.4 x 8 in)
illo's board, fineliner, aquarelle, pencil, metallic and iridescent paint
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Date: 2009-06-06 03:39 am (UTC)*ahem*
A fine representation of a magnificent sea mammal, possessing a rare attribute: a single tooth that has evolved into an impressive spiraling horn, often represented as that of the legendary unicorn...etc.
Interesting how the horn takes up the center of the picture, actually. Almost like Narwhal hirself wants to remain a bit hidden...
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Date: 2009-06-06 04:19 am (UTC)The background spirals are still pretty tight, it depends on... my wrist function. For a couple of months I couldn't do them as tightly as I wanted to.
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Date: 2009-06-06 10:37 am (UTC)*makes incoherent squeaking noises*
This just makes me unbelievably happy.
'Tis also quite beautiful. :)
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