This illustration features the profile of an Indigenous woman extending her arm to hold a falcon, which sits calmly on her hand. Two other falcons are depicted in flight around her, with one seen in mid-glide on the left and another higher up in the background. The woman is adorned with a thin horizontal line of face paint across her nose and cheeks, and her dark hair is accented with feathers. She wears a white garment that partially blends into the landscape depicted beneath her form.
The artwork utilizes a double-exposure style, where the lower portion of the woman's white clothing dissolves into a scenic landscape of a serene lake surrounded by dark, coniferous pine trees. The background of the entire piece is a deep, moody black that transitions into subtle earth tones near the water, creating a stark contrast that highlights the figure and the birds.
The overall mood is mystical and quiet, emphasizing a deep connection between the human figure and the natural world. The style is detailed and painterly, capturing the textures of the birds' plumage and the soft, ethereal blending of the woman's white shawl with the wilderness scene below. The light source appears to be directed toward the woman and the birds, casting them in sharp relief against the shadowy environment.