Description
The Pelican in Her Piety – Bas-Relief in Plasticine 16″ × 20″ | Hand-Sculpted by Debbi Cohilas
This exquisite bas-relief is a luminous tribute to one of the most profound symbols of the 18th Degree, Knight Rose Croix, in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite: The Pelican in Her Piety.
Rendered in fine plasticine with meticulous hand-modeling and delicate gold leaf accents, the piece captures the moment of supreme self-sacrifice—the pelican piercing her breast to nourish her young with her own blood. The central bird, wings spread in protective embrace, feeds seven fledglings in a nest of white plumage, while a vivid crimson stream of life-giving blood flows downward, pooling in symbolic richness. The pelican’s eyes are set with brilliant fire opals that catch the light with fiery intensity, while the baby pelicans are adorned with tiny, sparkling jewels that represent the precious souls nourished by divine love. At the apex, a golden crown rests atop a radiant Cross, encircled by the sacred letters I.N.R.I. in gleaming gold, evoking both the traditional inscription and its esoteric interpretation: Igne Natura Renovatur Integra — “By fire, nature is renewed whole.”
The composition is framed within a deep, ornate gilded molding that enhances the sculptural depth and creates a luminous halo effect when lit. Every feather, every droplet of blood, every leaf and jewel-like accent has been lovingly shaped by hand, infusing the work with devotional energy and meditative presence.
Symbolic Significance In the Rose Croix degree, the pelican represents Christ-like charity, the ultimate act of love, redemption, and the triumph of divine light over death. It embodies the new law of universal tolerance, self-sacrifice, and the immortality of the soul—themes that lie at the heart of the 18th Degree’s philosophical teachings. This piece serves not merely as art, but as a contemplative tool and spiritual focal point for personal reflection, ritual use, or sacred display.
Details
- Dimensions: 16″ × 20″ (framed)
- Medium: Hand-sculpted plasticine bas-relief with gold leaf, red pigment, fire opals, and jewel accents
- Finish: Protective matte sealant; ready to hang with included hardware
- Edition: One-of-a-kind original (1/1)
- Signed by the artist on the reverse
- Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity, confirming the piece as a unique 1/1 original creation by Debbi Cohilas
Ideal For Serious practitioners of the Scottish Rite, Rose Croix initiates, Rosicrucian students, Masonic collectors, or those drawn to sacred symbolism and Christian esotericism. This work is especially resonant when displayed in a lodge room, meditation space, personal altar, or private sanctuary.
A powerful, tactile embodiment of sacrifice, renewal, and divine love—crafted with reverence and offered as a living emblem of the Great Work.
Available now through Arcane Visions Studios.
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