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Iroquois Soapstone Sculptures

The Iroquois native people of the Six Nations reserve have received world wide acclaim for their incredibly detailed carvings depicting Iroquois legends and customs. They carve the steotite soapstone in carving sheds on their property using simple sharp knives and tools.

The Eagle is often featured in the carvings because he is the guardian of the Iroquois people. The Eagle's job is to warn the Natives of approaching danger in order for them to act to defend themselves. The Eagle is sometimes depicted crying a warning to mankind to save Mother Earth from the impending ecological disasters.	Made by: Sago wis "He Strikes It" Nation: Onandaga Clan: Wolf

	The Turtle is commonly used as a base for their carvings because according to their Creation legend the World was formed on the back of a Turtle with the help of the Birds of the Air and fish and animals of the Sea. According to their beliefs, mankind is expected to respect and care for their Mother Earth.
The Broken Nose Mask is the most popular mask because it received it's broken nose in a power struggle with the Creator, who moved the mountain and gave the mask the broken nose. The Creator was so impressed with the power struggle that he put the Broken Nose Mask in charge of healing society.	Made by: Todd Nation: Onondaga Clan: Wolf
	The False Face masks of the Medicine Society are depicted on most sculptures as a good luck charm that frightens away evil winds, sickness and crop diseases.
Made by: Hoyana e toy Nation: Onondaga Clan: Wolf

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