Haida Thunderbird on base, Donavon Gates, Old Masset Band - SOLD

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• Nation: Haida Gwaii art, native American art
• Artist: Gates, Donavon
• Type: Sculpture

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Small but a real Gem by master artist Donavon Gates, a member of the Old Massett Band from Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands)

Thunderbird - on base - perfect for your Desk or Fireplace mantle 

Hand carved in such great detail and clearly with a lot of love. Also depicting human and salmon egg - please have a close look. Inlaid with Abalone, VERY precise carving. Donavon was working with Argillite for many years, and you can just see the skill and talent he has for this art. He always spends so much time of every single piece. The expression is elegant yet powerful. Dark brown stain applied and polished. Carved on one side, he signed underneath the base with his carved Initials. Just a really excellent piece of true Haida art.

Measurements: 12" high, base is 6 1/2" x 5"

Meaning: 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.

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About This Artist

Born on March 10th of 1954, Donavon Gates is a registered member of the Old Massett band from Haida Gwai (Queen Charlotte) Islands on the North-West Coast of British Columbia. Through his mother’s side of the family he shares the raven...Artist bio and other available works »