Eddie Kakepetum - Pair of Birds, Indigenous Mythology

Original acrylic on boarded canvas

Framed, not matted

Overall size: 14" x 18"

Roger Eddie Kakepetum, from Sandy Lake First Nation, Ontario, is a second-generation Woodland school style artist. Roger Kakepetum is part of a large generation of artists that followed in the footsteps of such great Native Canadian artists as Norval Morrisseau, Carl Ray, Roy Thomas, Jackson Beardy and others. These artists were the first to depict native stories, figures, animals and spirits, many of them considered sacred, in visual art.

He is known for his paintings, often incorporating traditional Indigenous themes and cultural symbolism. His work frequently features animals and figures from Indigenous mythology, reflecting a deep connection to the land and ancestral teachings. Kakepetum's art has been offered at auction multiple times, with his pieces recognized for their cultural significance and artistic expression.

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