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winter-ando · 1 year

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Nightlight Cat + Feathers

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sol-nocturno · 2 years

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The feather headdress worn by actor Tenoch Huerta at the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever comic-con presentation, is called a copilli.

The Copilli (plural: copiltin) can be translated as 'feather headdress' or 'feather crown' and it's made from 'precious' feathers that in the pre-Hispanic world represented the union between the earthly (us) and the divine (gods).

Made by mexican artisans: Hijos del Maiz

"The chosen colors were black and blue as a reminder of the personality of his character Namor, who lives in the depths of the ocean in a hidden underwater city and that apparently will have a strong link with the Mayan culture, belonging to the southern Mexico and part of Central America."

#namor #tenoch huerta #arte plumario #feather headdress #marvel #mexico #artisans #pre hispanic #fashion #mcu #sdcc #copilli #feather art #black panther 2 #wakanda forever

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dragonfromthewoodlands · 6 months

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gerald, pointing at a microscope: alright, what's this called? shadow: don't put that in your mouth gerald, slightly shaking, pointing at a cetrifuge: and this? shadow: shadow I told you to get off the counter gerald, barely containing his laughter: and this? shadow: I told you not to bite that you little shit

#feather art #shadow the hedgehog #fanart #gerald robotnik

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tcmecho · 1 year

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Avian/wing AU brainrot currently so HERE HAVE THIS FOR ALL YOUR BIRD PEOPLE NEEDS!!

#echo’s sketchbook #echos ramblings #wing art #wing au #avian art #feathers #feather art #avian social customs??#bird person #bird people #winged people #by the way this is canon to:#loreloverssmp #AND #come morning light au

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artspacecat · 2 years

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The 4th artwork of the series. A4, ink, watercolour, 2021

#owl #barn owl #crystals #birds #nature #spirits #forest #inkart #ink #black and white art #drawing #artwork #art gallery #artists on tumblr #feather art #fantasy character #woods

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badly-drawn-doflamingo · 3 months

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Fantastic art of Borne by @humans-are-tasty

#feather art #one piece #one piece oc #borne #marine fodder

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arthistoryanimalia · 1 year

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For #Feathersday: Some selections from the Kingfisher Headdresses from China exhibition at Art Institute of Chicago showcasing tian-tsui, the traditional Chinese fine art of using the highly prized iridescent blue feathers of regional Kingfisher species (Alcedinidae).

Lots more pieces (including smaller hairpins & earrings) on display at the exhibition, open through May 2023.

It is also important to note that the demand for feathers for tian-tsui nearly drove kingfishers to extinction in China in the early 20th centry, with the last feather factory closing in 1933. But there are now some contemporary artists reviving the craft who make a point of using ethically sourced feathers (collected from molt etc).

1 Cap (清朝点翠头饰） China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 18th-19th century Gold wire, kingfisher feathers, amber, coral, jadeite, ivory, glass, silk Exceptional workmanship and the brilliant color of the kingfisher feathers make this an outstanding example of a woman's headdress. At the center, a phoenix with a peacock-like tail is flanked by a pair of dragons. Stacked above the phoenix are a large bat studded with a jadeite gem and another executed in fine filigree. Gourds, symbolizing the wish for multiple offspring, appear on the sides and suggest that this cap may have been worn by a young woman.

2 Headdress (清朝点翠头饰） China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Silk-covered lattice, kingfisher feathers, gilt bronze, jadeite, coral, amethyst, rose quartz, and carnelian The central roundel on this headdress features a butterfly with jadeite wings and a coral body while those on either side contain rose-quartz flowers and narrow-waisted bottle gourds, symbols of fertility. Below the butterfly, two bat-like creatures with long antennae and quartz bodies are flanked by gourds. Jade-petal flowers and other plant motifs fill the top register.

3 Headdress (清朝点翠头饰） China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Kingfisher feathers, gilt bronze, pearls, garnets. rose quartz, jadeite, and glass, applied to a silk-wrapped wickerwork trellis The numerous stylized creatures that adorn this headdress are bats. They represent a motif favored in Chinese art because the Chinese word for "bat" (fu) sounds similar to that for good fortune. The wings of the large bats are fashioned with seed pearls, and red agate cameos indicate the eyes and bodies of the smaller ones. Their long antennae end in pearls, which would quiver with the slightest movement when the headdress was worn. The strings of pearls hanging from the lower rim form a veil.

4 Tiara (清朝点翠头饰) China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Kingfisher feathers on silver gilt, jadeite, carnelian, coral, and ivory In Chinese culture dragons are powerful but benevolent creatures, and the ones that decorate the top of this tiara chase a central flaming pearl- a combination that probably expresses the hopes for a happy marriage. Around the perimeter, stylized characters for longevity (show) and small figures of immortals symbolize a further wish for long life. On the inner rim, the eight phoenixes facing downward are also talismans for good fortune.

5 Tiara (清朝点翠头饰) China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Kingfisher feathers on gold and gilt bronze, agate, and lapis lazuli At the top of this tiara, a pair of dragons chase a flaming pearl, a motif expressing hopes for a happy marriage. Below them a pavilion probably represents a paradise of immortals, and still farther down are two goldfish, symbolizing offspring and good fortune. The bottom is composed of a row of birds facing downwards, each holding in its beak a string of pearls suspending L-shaped musical chimes. The Chinese word for chime, qing, is similar to that for celebration.

6 Opera Costume Headdress (民国点翠头饰） China, first half of 20th century Kingfisher feathers, gilt bronze, faux pearls, and glass This headdress teems with symbols of good fortune. The design centers on a large tree peony and below it, a pair of guardian lions flank a flaming pearl. The next row down features red-headed phoenixes and a dragon. A pair of leaping fish--symbolizing a successful career and abundant offspring- appear above the peony. At the top is a pavilion, perhaps representing a paradise of immortals. More details appear amidst the primary designs: bats and butterflies fluttering their wings and Chinese characters with meanings such as "wealth," "longevity," "nobility," and "glory," collectively imbuing the headdress with an air of celebration.

7 Opera Costume Headdress (民国点翠头饰) China, Possibly Guangxi province, early 20th century Gilt bronze, kingfisher feathers, pearls, coral, silk thread, and glass Together with phoenixes, mandarin ducks, and bats, four large clamshells decorate this headdress. Each clamshell contains a pearl that is visible only from the side or the top. Contemporary audiences would likely have noticed many pearls dotting the headdress, though, and associated them with the clamshells' contents. In addition to wealth, the pearls probably symbolize a wish for a happy marriage and many offspring.

[all descriptions above from the gallery labels]

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The only book I know about (in English) about tian-tsui feather art is this one:

Kingfisher Blue: Treasures of an Ancient Chinese Art by Beverley Jackson (2001)

PS - kingfisher feathers aren't really blue - and in fact no bird feathers are known to have "true blue" pigmentation! It's all structural color, just a trick of the light fooling our eyes. :) (Try taking a single "blue" feather and backlighting it sometime to see for yourself!)

Learn more here:

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daniipui · 2 years

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Sweet Dreams Potion ✨🧪 With it, your night will be very peaceful and full of the most sweet dreams. But be careful, It can only be digested in small doses. If you drink the entire potion at once, you’ll face a deep sleep that will last forever.

#potion #potion art #magical potion #dreams #sweet dreams #feather art #rpg art #dungeons and dragons #dnd art #witch #soft art #cute art #kawaii #danipuiart

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sauljudgeman · 4 months

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