With the arrival of the trumpeter swans in the north come the appearance of mounds in lakes around Alaska and Yukon. Rather like the hill forts that ancient peoples used to build the nest is set atop these for safety.
 
This is an original acrylic painting by Heidi Hehn on handstretched cotton canvas. Included with the painting is a signed Certificate of Authenticity/Provenance containing details such as its unique inventory number as well as details about the purchaser. This not only ensures it was purchased directly from me and is an authentic original but proves that the name on the certificate is the legal owner.