Totem Painted 11" Thunderbird & Bear

TOTEM Hand painted Thunderbird-Bear pole: height 11 inches Canadian made

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. Beautifully carved and painted, this totem features the Thunderbird, Bear and Wolf.