36" Thunderbird and Human Spirit, another masterpiece by Tom D. Hunt

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36" Thunderbird and Human Spirit, another masterpiece by Tom D. Hunt

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Another spectacular masterpiece by Kwakiutl Indigenous artist Walawidi - Tom D. Hunt

The carving lines, the depth on this piece, simply outstanding. The details, the painting…  please have a close look to appreciate the work the artist is putting into his art. I will be providing a lot of close-up images.

NEW DESIGN: very powerful, yellow cedar, 36” circular THUNDERBIRD and HUMAN SPIRIT

This is magnificent – remarkable quality, masterfully executed, from design to carving to painting, simply a spectacular piece of true Indigenous art. 

The cuts are just incredible - most more than 1 1/2" deep! Very powerful piece! The cedar panel is laminated, additional support added at the back by the artist. It's prepared for wall hanging. Signed and dated at the back. Tom used beautiful, vibrant colors and the painting is extremely clean and just masterfully done.

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 Kwakiutl, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Coast Salish people.

Legend: The Thunderbird is credited with creating storms. It's believed to live high in the mountains and carry lightning bolts under its enormous wings. When he blinked lightning came out of his eyes, and when he flapped his wings, thunder roared. He hunted and ate Killer Whales by using the two lightning snakes kept under his wings. Frequently depicted in Native art, the Thunderbird is often shown clutching the Killer Whale in its talons and on top of totem poles with its wings outspread. 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.

Measurements: 36" diameter, 2" thick

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Photos of This Piece

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$10,150.00 CDN

$7,355.71 USD

About This Artist

Tom D. Hunt (Walawidi), is the son of Hereditary Chief George Hunt and May Hunt. Tom D. Hunt is a member of the Kwakiutl, or Kwakwaka’wakw Nation, born in 1964. Tom began apprenticing in Kwakiutl art with his father at the age of twelve and...Artist bio and other available works »

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