Small Thunderbird Cedar Panel Abalone

Small Thunderbird Cedar Panel AbaloneThis Thunderbird Red Cedar Panel is sandblasted and painted in acrylic by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt. 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 more information

and painted in red

The pendant measures approximately 2 inches or 5 centimeters high and 1 1/2 inches or 3 3/4 centimeters wide

" - Talon George

Since time immemorial

The bracelet measures nearly 1 inch or 2 1/2 centimeters wide and 6 1/4 inches or 15 3/4 centimeters long

When the spirits gave generously

and 4 1/2 inches and 11 1/2 centimeters wide

This Wasgo platter was hand-carved in argillite by Haida artist Tom Hans

when I visit Victoria

who happened to be the nephew of the Great Bear Chief

On the first try

5 cm in height