Young Thunderwoman, 2005, mixed media on wool melton, 55 x 62 in.

Estate of Hazel Wilson

Hazel Wilson (1941 – 2016, Old Massett)

Young Thunderwoman, 2005

mixed media on wool melton, 55 x 62 in.

 

This blanket is a portrait of Thunderwoman – the first Golden Spruce – whom the Haida call Hiilang Jaat. During the ice age she made a wish to be perpetually young; for that reason I always portray her as a beautiful young woman. The white shells around her head indicate that this is in the time of the last ice age.