Eagle Catcher by Payne
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
150 Central Ave,
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
This museum was opened in 2018. The eagle statue was done by Vic Payne (1960-) in 1996. I didn’t go in, just passing by after parking.
“Legends tell os the capturing of the golden eagle by the Plains Indian who believed the feathers were infused with the wisdom of the great mystery. The capturing of these eagle feathers was also a test of manhood for adolescents to become warriors. These coveted feathers, when displayed in the war bonnet, symbolized the capture of the essence of the Great Spirit. – Vic Payne
