This handcrafted linocut print is inspired by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Sky Woman creation story, in which a celestial being descends to Earth carrying seeds that she plants on the back of a great turtle, giving rise to Turtle Island (North America). Sky Woman appears in the artwork alongside North American wildflowers, herbs, and plants including California Poppy, Cattails, Echinacea, Elderberries, Maple seeds, Mesquite, Dandelion, Prickly Pear Cactus, Valerian, and Wild Rose—each detail hand-carved with care.

While rooted in this sacred Indigenous creation myth and drawing inspiration from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s retelling in Braiding Sweetgrass, this piece also speaks to global goddess traditions, divine feminine energy, and the sacred act of nurturing life. Its bold black-and-white design makes a striking statement for altars, sacred spaces, or boho-inspired homes.

Perfect for folklore lovers, pagans, animists, herbalists, and anyone drawn to mythic storytelling, goddess art, or nature-based decor, this linocut invites reflection on our ancestral connection to the Earth, the cycles of life, and the power of creativity to re-root us in myth, magic, and handmade beauty.

Hand printed with Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) Relief Ink on traditional archival Awagami Select Hosho Paper - a cultural treasure from Japan, handcrafted from natural materials with a rustic handmade feel. This artwork makes a powerful addition to any altar, herbalist space, or sacred corner — and a meaningful gift for anyone who honors the wild, wise, and feminine spirit of the land.

Please note: Each print is hand-pulled, making every piece truly one of a kind. Some prints feature more rustic textural markings in the white areas, while others have a cleaner, more minimal black-and-white contrast, while many others are in-between. If you have a preference for either a more rustic, organic look or a crisp, modern finish, I’m happy to accommodate when possible. I have included two options “crisp modern” or “rustic textured”, but in honest truth it is more like a spectrum. You may request a photograph of the specific prints available to choose from if this matters to you.

SIZE:

PRINT SIZE: 18" x 24"

PAPER SIZE: 20.25" x 25"

PACKAGING: This print will be carefully rolled in Kraft paper, packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a recycled cylindrical tube. A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print. Gift wrap and a handwritten note to a gift recipient is possible, please mention it in your note to seller.

SHIPPING: All my prints are packaged and shipped out within 1-3 business days. Free shipping for U.S. Customers. International customers, please purchase this print on Etsy. I no longer provide international shipping through this website.

Questions? Feel free to contact me.

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