Cedar Song Original Tlingit Painting By Nena Howell

Original oil painting by Nena Howell showcases a portrait of a Tlingit woman singing and adorned with a traditional cedar hat and chin tattoo. The woman's face has a sense of wisdom and mystery. The cedar hat, a symbol of status and authority in Tlingit culture and the artist's deep connection to her heritage. The visible brushstrokes and layers of paint create a sense of history and tradition. Celebrating our regalia in an alternate contemporary medium (like paint, wood, metal, glass, etc.) allows more access to our treasured regalia in our own spaces.