Thunderbird and Killer Whale, Abalone inlaid, Randy Stiglitz - SOLD

• Nation: Coast Salish Art, Squamish, Native North American Art
• Artist: Stiglitz, Randy
• Type: Wall panels and wall plaques

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What a wonderful piece - Superb Quality and as always, guaranteed authentic, coming directly from the artist!!!

Thunderbird grabbing Killer Whale 

So much work went into this piece. Randy doesn't carve wall panels often, but when he does, he goes "all the way". Have a close look please. Hand carved, designed, hand painted, decorated with lots of Abalone - signed by Randy Stiglitz  - a worldwide well known and highly sought after artist from the Pacific Northwest Coast of BC and a member of the Coast Salish First Nations. 

It's just a fabulous example of true Indigenous art. The painting is close to perfect, the carving superb. The carving quality is outstanding, as is the expression - a very powerful eyecatcher!!

Measurements: 27" x 15" x 1 1/2” with 42 (Fourty two !!) Abalone inlays. And they are all inlaid, not glued on top - SO much work!!

Meaning: Many legends are associated with the Thunderbird. One prominent legend tells of the people's great dependence on the Salmon. One day, the Killer Whale swam into the bay, and the Salmon were frightened away. Soon the people began to starve and called out to the Thunderbird for help. The Thunderbird swooped down, grabbed the Killer Whale and carried him out to the sea. The Salmon returned and the people were no longer hungry. Thus, the Thunderbird was known as a protector of the people and deeply revered.

The Thunderbird symbolizes supernatural power and is believed to be the dominating force behind all of nature’s doings. It’s a mythical creature and only the most prestigious and powerful Chiefs are allowed to have the Thunderbird as a crest especially among the Kwagiulth, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Coast Salish people. The killer whale is a symbol for romance and harmony as Whales mate for life. The Whale is very family oriented and known to travel in large groups, never to be alone. They symbolize great luck and happiness, community and protection. They are known to always be working together, taking care of each other and to always helping and protecting each other.

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About This Artist

Randy Stiglitz was born in Pender Harbour in 1953. He is of Coast Salish descent through his mother and is from the Sechelt native band.  He has been an artist for most of his life and comes from a background of Salish artists. Randy has...Artist bio and other available works »