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Gerald R. Ford International Airport unveiled a new sculpture to honor Native American history in West Michigan.
The artwork, Aankobiisinging Eshki-kakamigak, or Connection to Creation, was crafted by Anishinaabe sculptor Jason Quigno. The sculpture is carved from black granite and Indiana limestone and features elements in Anishinaabe teachings.
The base features a turtle with Anishinaabe floral design representing the four cardinal directions – north (giwaydoonig), east (wabunnoong), south (zhawanoog) and west (ningabeunoong). On top of the turtle’s shell sits the second feature of fire and flames flowing upward in a spiral pattern suggesting smoke. The pinnacle features four eagles with their mouths slightly open.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport unveils new sculpture
Johnny Quirin
and last updated 2021-04-29 11:28:41-04
CASCADE, Mich. â Gerald R. Ford International Airport recently unveiled a new sculpture by Jason Quigno.
The purpose is to celebrate the culture and history of Native Americans in West Michigan, according to a news release Thursday.
âAankobiisinging Eshki-kakamigak,â or âConnection to Creation,â is carved from black granite and Indiana limestone and features important elements in Anishinaabe teachings.
The base features a turtle with a floral design representing the four cardinal directions: north, or giwaydoonig, east, or wabunnoong, south, or zhawanoog, and west, or ningabeunoong.