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Waumer
Waumer – Pirates of the Air When I watch the waumer I can tell what the weather is going to do. When they fly high in the sky you know the weather is fine – they fly in spirals with their wings stretched out riding the thermals hardly flapping at all. When they come over land at coconut tree height you know there is strong wind coming. I like to watch them as they glide through the air. I call them pirates of the air because they are quite lazy often stealing fish from other birds. There are three different types of frigate birds all of them fly near our island. I have tried to capture them in flight as I see them flying overhead. The frigate bird with the red under its neck is my totem.
This work is made by hand, any inconsistencies are inherent qualities of the process and should be treasured as such. This work is made from recycled fishing gear and other materials that have been repurposed. While all care has been taken to ensure the longevity of these materials, it is best to avoid strong direct sunlight and exposure to extreme weather conditions. Clean with water only.
