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8.00" x 6.00"
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2.00"
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0.88"
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13.50" x 11.50"
Uktena Framed Print
by Daniel Eskridge
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Uktena framed print by Daniel Eskridge. Bring your print to life with hundreds of different frame and mat combinations. Our framed prints are assembled, packaged, and shipped by our expert framing staff and delivered "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
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Native American folklore has no dragons, but there are a couple of close analogs. One is Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, of the Central... more
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Artist's Description
Native American folklore has no dragons, but there are a couple of close analogs. One is Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, of the Central American cultures which looks a bit like the oriental dragons. In North America, however, there is the Uktena, the horned serpent, found particularly in the Southeast.
Uktena was a giant snake covered in shining scales with horns on its head and a single giant crystal, called Ulun'suti, in it's forehead. They lived in the water and were often associated with the elements of storms: rain, thunder, lightning. Its breath was said to be lethal (though not specified as fiery, this is still another similarity with dragons).
One particular legend involving Uktena, is that of Aganunitsi. Aganunitsi was a powerful Shawnee medicine man who was captured in a battle with the Cherokee. Rather than being executed by his captors, he volunteered to hunt the Uktena and bring the Ulun'suti back to them. He searched for the beast throu...
About Daniel Eskridge
Daniel is a classically trained artist. A native of the East Cobb community in the Atlanta Metro area, he majored in art at the University of Georgia and has since accumulated over 25 years of art experience. Most well-known for his scientific illustrations of prehistoric creatures, he is also accomplished in creating Wild West art, fantasy art, wildlife scenes, and horror illustrations. His works have appeared in magazines and newspapers; the covers of books, albums, and products; and even in a few science and natural history museums. Accolades: - Cover of "The Horror Zine Magazine" Summer 2023 - Feature Artist "Wild West Magazine" Summer 2019 - Cover of "Fossil News" Spring 2016 His Illustrations have appearing in - Scientific...
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Greta Corens
Awesome work, refined finish. L/F. and voted!
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Greta!
Dave Farrow
Daniel, it`s quite obvious you put a lot of research into your phenomenal works of of art. Uktena stands as a fine example of that fact. Your pieces are so realistic it`s like being in them. Such beautiful art..you are definitely a gold medalist....L/V....awesome work my friend
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Dave!
Laura Ragland
I try to pace myself in viewing your work so as not to overload the FAA activity stream but these gallery images just resonate.
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Laura!
Jim Fitzpatrick
Awesome work and scene! Great serpent! fv
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Jim!
Reynold Jay
Hi Daniel, Wow! I must spend some time looking over your wonderful galleries. Native American art like this is a favorite for me. FAV.
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Reynold!
Dan Mihai
Cool dramatic scene!
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Dan!
Heidi Smith
Fantastic!
Daniel Eskridge replied:
Thanks, Heidi!
Daniel Eskridge
Thanks for the feature, Claude!
Pamela Patch
Great story and art work Daniel, always a pleasure to view your work!
Pennie McCracken
Very interesting story Daniel and awesome image. v/f/pinned
Patricia Awapara
Fantastic work Daniel!
Barbara D Richards
Cool Daniel!
Paul Meinerth
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