In Power of Thought, Bouchard offers a compelling analysis of this print, observing, 

“In this image of an angutkoq (a shaman), a highly stylized chevron pattern on the figure's chest mimics the human skeleton and the shaman's capacity to see himself in human form. The parka trim and fringe reconfigured as an ornamental belt. Repeated, modified 'V' shapes extending from the his [sic] knees, shoulder joints, and head manifest the mental and physical energy required to perform shamanic feats. The figure, crowned with the shaman's indispensable helping spirit, can be read as in flight. The shaman's ability to fly was regarded as the most remarkable feat of all" (op. cit).

This description reveals the layers of meaning embedded within the image, where every detail—from the chevron patterns to the ornamental belt—communicates aspects of the shaman's transformative power. The repeated “V” shapes radiating from key points of the body suggest both motion and the harnessing of energy, while the figure’s spirit companion solidifies its role as an intermediary between realms. Together, these elements create an image that transcends the static nature of the print, offering a vivid depiction of shamanic flight as both a physical and spiritual act.