A striking soapstone carving depicting eagle heads.
Brazilian soapstone carving
28cm x 7cm x 17cm
William (Willy) Skye, Ga’gweniyoh (Hanging Moon) was born on July 15, 1975. Willy belongs to the Snipe Clan of the Seneca, and lives in Ohsweken, a Six Nations Territory just south of Brantford in southern Ontario. He started sculpting at the age of 16. He observed his cousins carving at an early age and he was most influenced by Steve Powless, a well-known Mohawk carver. He is a respected Lacrosse coach having won many tournaments across North America.