Renewal Spirit Ornament – Eagle

Eagle  Renewal Spirit Ornament, designed by Eric Parnell Haida Nation.

• Made from reclaimed pine damage by pine beetles.
• Measures approximately 3.5″ x 3.5″.

Crafted by a social enterprise that improves the lives of women through skills training and work opportunities.

Click here to learn more about the Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations Symbology of the Eagle.

Eric Parnell is a member of the Masset Band. A self-taught Haida artist born in Prince Rupert, BC in 1961. His crest is the Eagle and his family clan is the Frog. While Eric has always been exposed to Haida art, he only started creating prints and paintings on a regular basis in 2002. Eric cites Bill Reid and Robert Davidson as his primary influences, and most of his pieces reflect classic Haida design. Eric’s goal as an artist is to “continue to be a small part of the revival and continuity of our peoples’ traditions.” Eric currently resides in Vancouver.