Life's Yin/Yang, left view. Carving consists of an Indian with a peace pipe and tomahawk, a Bald Eagle, Tortoise, Wolf and Rabbit. The Indian represents humanity and the emotions of War/Peace or Anger/Understanding. The Turtle has been a symbol throughout life that represents Mother Earth and good health an long life. The Wolf's attributes include high intelligence, loyalty, survival, discipline and compassion. The Rabbit is symbolic of abundance, vulnerability and comfort. The Eagle is thought to be the creature with the closes path to the Creator. The Eagle as a whole signifies focus, great strength, peace, leadership and great prestige.
Together, they all represent the Balance that we experience in our everyday life.
This piece won Third Place for "Unusual Woods - Cypress" in the 2014 Artistry in Woods Competition at Dayton, Oh.