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A big canvas, virtually square, the Yáahl Big Blouse is designed to drape a tattoo image of Yáahl X̱yáalas Raven Dancing over your body; Yáahl flies up your back and over you in search of the sun. Through the translucence of the blouse, Yáahl casts its shadow on your body within. The stretch sleeves keep the drape contained.
Pair with a tight fitting long or short sleeved black top, leggings, pants/skirt or Yáahl Piano Pants. Dance out the door!
Náang hlaa! Play!
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A big canvas, virtually square, the Yáahl Big Blouse is designed to drape a tattoo image of Yáahl X̱yáalas Raven Dancing over your body; Yáahl flies up your back and over you in search of the sun. Through the translucence of the blouse, Yáahl casts its shadow on your body within. The stretch sleeves keep the drape contained.
Pair with a tight fitting long or short sleeved black top, leggings, pants/skirt or Yáahl Piano Pants. Dance out the door!
Náang hlaa! Play!
A hlG̱áhl/black Yáahl X̱yáalas Raven Dancing and a k’úuk/red dot are screened onto paper with dye.The image is placed on the big blouse as if it were dancing up your back and over your head, swooping down to affix or steal the sun. There are many stories in “Raven Travelling” stories where Yáahl plays tricks with the sun or moon or feathers.
Lineages were once tattooed on Haida women’s bodies. “My father told me that when he was very young, he often stayed with his grandmother when his parents were away fishing or travelling to the mainland. Old Nanaay, as everyone called her, spoke only in the Haida language, as did my Father before he went to residential school. One morning he awoke to see his Grandmother getting dressed and he saw the tattoos on her body. Being quite young, he asked her what they were, and he translated her response as, ‘Boy, that’s who you are.’” Marianne Jones of the Taas Lanaas people. “Raven Travelling:Two Centuries of Haida Art” VA
Yáahl X̱yáalas Raven Dancing (original)
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Known as the trickster, transformer and creator, Yáahl shapes itself and the world around it with spontaneous aplomb, often creating mischief. Ravens love shiny things.
Known as a spiritual guide that provides connection to a higher realm, Guud represents strength of character, courage and healing power. Eagles mate for life and are fiercely loyal.
Known for intelligence, leadership and a strong sense of family values, Guuj is a great team player and mates for life. G̱úuj symbolizes perseverance, intuition and success .
The Hummingbird is the messenger of joy. Known for its fortitude and ability to overcome great obstacles, Dakdakdíiyáa symbolizes the spirit of metamorphosis, peace, healing and love.
Ts’ing are determined builders of the mind, body and soul. A hard worker, they symbolize creativity, cooperation, persistence and harmony.
Hlḵ’yáan ḵ’úst’aan is the voice of the people, symbolizing openness, stability and superior communication. It represents great wealth.
Tsiin is the provider of life. Bringing the riches of the sea to spawning rivers, Salmon symbolizes prosperity, fertility, abundance, renewal and good luck.
A collaboration between renowned Haida artist Reg Davidson and textile artist Wendy Van Riesen.
Wendy Van Riesen
wendyvanriesen@gmail.com
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Advisor: Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson
Permission to use phrases from Ýaat Kíl hl Sñ’at’áa! Alaskan Haida Phrasebook Written by Áljuhl Erma Lawrence Edited by Yáahl Ñ’ánggwdangaa Jordan Lachler Sealaska Heritage
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