Tim Flach British, b. 1958
Ocellated Turkey, 2021
Series: Birds
C-Type print
50 x 45 cm
19 3/4 x 17 3/4 in
19 3/4 x 17 3/4 in
Edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs
Further images
'While the ancient Maya were the first people to domesticate the wild turkey, they were particularly enamored with the smaller, iridescent ocellated turkey. They believed that these mysterious, secretive birds...
"While the ancient Maya were the first people to domesticate the wild turkey, they were particularly enamored with the smaller, iridescent ocellated turkey. They believed that these mysterious, secretive birds were a whayis entity—a powerful spiritual ally that protected Mayan rulers and watched over their enemies—and they associated their yellow and orange caruncles with ripe grains of maize, sacrificing the birds to bring fertility to their fields."
Excerpt from "Birds", published by Abrams, 2021
Excerpt from "Birds", published by Abrams, 2021