Image: Hawk Littlejohn Eagle Head carving profile

Description: The “Bottom End” is where the hand-carved "Bird of Prey" head resides. The “Bottom End” is also known as the “South End,” or, “Distal End.” The carved face of the Bird of Prey has a two-layered upper beak similar to that found on various birds of prey. The inlaid eye is made of yellow-flecked stone or yellow-faceted glass to mimic the yellow iris often found in the keen eyes of birds of prey such as eagles; vultures; buzzards; hawks; owls; osprey, etc.. The neck of this flute’s "Bird of Prey" head is decorated with interlocking layers of carved feathers which faithfully represent the neck feathers found on various birds of prey. Just below the feathers is a ring of "turquoise stone" that encircles the Bottom End of the flute. Turquoise is a stone imbued with significance to the Native American.
Title: Hawk Littlejohn Eagle Head carving profile
Credit: William Waterway - private collection
Author: Williamwaterway
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