Argillite Thunderbird & Killer Whale Carving Chains

Argillite Thunderbird & Killer Whale Carving ChainsThis Thunderbird & Killer Whale sculpture was hand carved in argillite and signed by Haida artist Greg White Lightbown. The Thunderbird Symbol represents power, protection, and strength. He is often seen as the most powerful of all spirits and can also transform into human form by opening his head up like a mask and taking his feathers off as if they were a mere blanket. Under his wings are lightning snakes, which he can use as a tool or weapon. Find

I raise my drum up to sing a song of thanks for this day and for all the days to come

He Who Loves the Moon

It struck me as so real--life and death--that I started to understand its scarcity and sacredness

is the perfect metaphor for weaving together our worlds

2 inches or 5 centimeters wide in the center and tapering down to 1 inch or 2 1/2 centimeters wide at the back

my daughter

The paddle is deeply carved in yellow cedar

This Portrait Mask was hand-carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Erich Glendale

appearing almost otherworldly

When the waters had receded

including the Bear

It is affirmation for the teacher of his student’s work