Hand Painted Bear & Thunderbird Totem Pole
Hand Painted Bear & Thunderbird Totem Pole
Beautifully carved and painted, this tiny pole features thunderbird with outstretched wings and bear mother. The Northwest Coast Natives have a perception of oneness of all earth's creatures, human and animal. They believe that humans may transform into animals, birds, fish and mythical creatures and back again. Once transformed they take on the essence and spirit of that being, Their art reflects this transformation.
Dimensions: 8 Inches
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Hand Painted Bear & Thunderbird Totem Pole
Beautifully carved and painted, this tiny pole features thunderbird with outstretched wings and bear mother. The Northwest Coast Natives have a perception of oneness of all earth's creatures, human and animal. They believe that humans may transform into animals, birds, fish and mythical creatures and back again. Once transformed they take on the essence and spirit of that being, Their art reflects this transformation.
Dimensions: 8 Inches
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