This powerful sculpture portrays a warrior confronting the Great Serpent, a legendary symbol of chaos and imbalance. The warrior, spear poised mid-strike, embodies courage and selflessness, protecting the community from the serpent’s menace.

The serpent’s coiled, textured body and shimmering copper-accented scales exude a supernatural presence, while its inlaid stone eyes convey primal menace. Carved symbols of water and roots at the base represent the serpent’s disruptive domain, highlighting the hero’s triumph as a restoration of peace and harmony.

Rich in detail and symbolism, this piece honors the Onondaga tradition and their enduring connection to nature and balance.