Northwest Coast First Nations native wood Art carved THUNDERBIRD, 21 inch LARGE

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Northwest Coast First Nations native wood Art carved THUNDERBIRD, 21 inch LARGE:
$259.00

Another incredible piece of true Indigenous Art from the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest coast of Canada - Guaranteed authentic - acquired from Artist direct!

This gorgeous piece is a hand carved HUGE wooden THUNDERBIRD with SALMON spirit- fabulous Quality!!!Carved to perfection byAlfred Robertson. He used very strong stain which gorgeously accentuated the natural grain of the wood. Have a look at the images please, it\'s truly stunning!

It\'s signed (not carved) at the back. Very impressive piece!!!!

Measurements: 21\" x 11\" x 1 1/2\" (ca. 53.5 x 28 x 4cm)

Meaning:The Thunderbird symbolizes supernatural power and isbelieved to be the dominating force behind all of natures doings. It\'sa mythical creature and only the most prestigious and powerful Chiefs areallowed to have the Thunderbird as a crest especially among the Kwagiulth,Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Coast Salish people.

The Artist:Alfred Robertson, Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations, was born 1950 in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada. Alfred learned to carve from his father, William Robertson, and has carved with his brother, Sampson Robertson. Alfred carves in yellow and red cedar wood. He lives now in Nanaimo and teaches basic carving skills to elementary school children. Alfred is a very well known and very well liked Northwest Coast Native artists who is preserving the carving traditions of his people.

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