White Tiger

A popular motif in Black Masking Indian design, tigers are often depicted on feathered suits. Big Chief Pie and Big Queen Denice crafted this fierce feline’s head as a demonstration of their sculptural skills in addition to their sewing prowess.

White tigers symbolize many values in various cultures; recurring themes are strength and courage. The White Tiger’s piercing gaze asserts its dominance from across the room, while foliage and feathers encircle its head as it powerfully bursts out of the tapestry.