LIZARD DREAM
1985
by Eric Whollem
mixed media on paper
Collection of the artist
9" x 6"
COPYRIGHT BY THE ARTIST
NATIVE AMERICAN DREAM POWER
An Eastern Woodland Indian is known to have once said: 'White Man does not dream; he
lies.' This sentiment quintessentially establishes the reverence in which dreaming is held
among Native Americans.
The Great White Lizard is a motif found in numerous American cultures. Among the Maidu
Indians of California, he is called Usbuki. Young warriors at their initiations are taken to
dreaming places, where the power of Usbuki is offered them.
The Maidu also practice a religion called Kuksu, which is based on the sacredness of
dreams. If a person dreams that he brings meat to the social gathering, he follows his
dream. Dreams are the basis of foreknowledge and wisdom.
This painting is rendered in a pictographic style based on preshistoric rock art from
California.
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