Faculty of Design

Illustration

Gillian Goulet

Peacocks

Illustration
2021
Soapstone Carving
9x12in
In Ancient Egypt, the peacock was involved in the worship of the sun god Amon-Ra, represented the all-seeing eye, wisdom and watchfulness, and was sacred as a poisonous snake killer. The peacock was also associated with the Phoenix.

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Peacocks
Peacocks

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Gillian Goulet

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