Wovoka

This Imperial IPA is a tribute to Wovoka [c.1856 -1932], also known as Jack Wilson, Northern Paiute religious leader, who founded The Ghost Dance movement.

The label captured the North Western American Indian imagery and spirit, particularly the Northern Paiute people.

Wovoka is depicted as the central character; the Great Shaman, leading the dance ghost accompanied by animal spirits and mortal Northern Paiute shamans around a sacred totem pole. This Ghost Dance is inspired by the Danse Macabre scene from the film Det sjunde inseglet (Seventh Seal) [1957] by Ingmar Bergman [1918-2007] and Walpurgis Night (Walpurgisnacht) allegory [30 April-1 May].

The solar eclipse of January 1st, 1889 - when Wovoka had the vision of the Ghost Dance appears in the top illuminating the magical and mystical scene.

Typical remarks of the Great Basin (US) features in the ritual - Feathers and rattlesnakes. Skeletons and spirits of Golden Eagle, Mule, Deer and Jackrabbit ascending in the ghost stone smoke.

The composition feel is beautifully draped on Aubrey Beardsley's aesthetics [1872-1898].

The logo font is derived from the logo of the album Sunshine Superman [1966] by Donovan. Show Less