Artist Information:
Edward Ned Bear
Fredericton,
Canada
Member Since: Jul 2001
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Artist Statement:
Shamans Quest
The Masks of Ned Bear
Pawakon (spirit-helpers)are
beings or entities present (in
other realities) who are
interacting with you here to
facilitate with you in some
way. (In this instance, and as
artistically represented, this
interaction is via the energy
forms of these masks.) The
spirit-helper is a term for
any beings that are presently
working with you as spiritual
teachers. (They help you learn
something), as guardians (for
protection) and/or
spirit-helpers/beings who help
you stay on a predetermined
path. Historically, it was a
tradition of the Plains Cree
people (and most plains
cultures) to go off into the
wild on a “Vision Quest”,
usually at puberty, whereas
seclusion, fasting and often
crying or chanting was part of
the ritual in for their quest
for a “pawakon” which would
become their guide throughout
the rest of the lives.
As stated, it was a believed
that for the most part,
spirit-helpers work with
humans to help through the
complexities of human
experience, in supportive,
guidance or protective roles,
but first one had to decide to
move beyond ordinary limits
and all current experiences to
transform themselves, and
their soul to the deepest ...
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Edward Ned Bear's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Edward Ned Bear's Portfolio.
Shamans Quest
The Masks of Ned Bear
Pawakon (spirit-helpers)are beings or entities present (in other realities) who are interacting with you here to facilitate with you in some way. (In this instance, and as artistically represented, this interaction is via the energy forms of these masks.) The spirit-helper is a term for any beings that are presently working with you as spiritual teachers. (They help you learn something), as guardians (for protection) and/or spirit-helpers/beings who help you stay on a predetermined path. Historically, it was a tradition of the Plains Cree people (and most plains cultures) to go off into the wild on a “Vision Quest”, usually at puberty, whereas seclusion, fasting and often crying or chanting was part of the ritual in for their quest for a “pawakon” which would become their guide throughout the rest of the lives.
As stated, it was a believed that for the most part, spirit-helpers work with humans to help through the complexities of human experience, in supportive, guidance or protective roles, but first one had to decide to move beyond ordinary limits and all current experiences to transform themselves, and their soul to the deepest ... |
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pahkwacask, 2002
Wood Sculpture,
15 x 20 X 5 inches
Availability: Sold
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