Stickers by Spirit of Cukson

$6.00

Check out these amazing stickers by local Yoeme & Tohono O'odham artist, Alex Sixkiller of Spirit of Cukson! Alex gathers inspiration from the Sonoran Desert, celebrating both the original settlement of Cukson, as well as the modern city of Tucson.

• 3 Levels: Depicts three important figures in Tohono O'odham culture: Jewed Makai (bottom left figure), I'itoi (Eagle), and Bañ (Coyote), as interpreted by the artist from the oral stories, with additional Yoeme cultural elements in the bottom right. Measures approx. 2.75"x3"

• Arrowhead Spectrum: Native PF. Measures approx. 3"x3"

• Bring The Rain: Two halves of the saguaro fruit, paying homage to the Tohono O’odham tradition of harvesting the fruit to ensure the continuation of rain throughout the year. Measures approx. 2.6"x3.3"

• Coyote: Bañ (Coyote) is an important figure in the creation myth of the Milky Way, interpreted by the artist as a celestial being with the sparkles in his eyes and coat representing the stars. Measures approx. 2.25"x3.75"

• Deer Dancer: Depicts a Deer Dancer, paying homage to Yaqui culture and heritage.

• Dogcola: Based on the pascola masks used in many Yaqui ceremonies, this one depicts a dog as representation of the artist. Measures approx. 2.25"x4"

• Ocotillo Hummingbird: A hummingbird drinking ocotillo nectar, with a sunset in its belly. Measures approx. 2.75"x3.75"

• Sage: Sage inside an abalone shell, representing its use by Indigenous peoples for the cleansing of self and surroundings. Measures approx. 2.75"x3.75"

• Swirl Basket: The swirl basket includes several elements of O'odham symbolism. The four cross patterns represent Bañ (Coyote) tracks, while the swirl patterns represent the wind. Measures approx. 3" diameter.

• Warrior Bird: Hummingbird wearing Aztec regalia, representing the Aztec belief that warriors lived the afterlife as hummingbirds. Measures approx. 2.5"x3.25"

• Marshalle Black: by joiz.trippy arts. Measures approx. 2.75"x3"

Spirit of Cukson, pronounced Chook-Shone, was created by Alex Sixkiller, a Tohono O’odham & Yoeme artist from Tucson, AZ. Cukson being the original Tohono O’odham name for the area Spanish colonizers later renamed Tucson, Spirit of Cukson’s mission was to create artwork containing traditional knowledge and contemporary touches, reclaiming and sharing heritage with today’s youth. Alex’s work is inspired by his culture and by the city of Tucson, both its history and how it exists in the modern day.