Digital Print - Thunderbird
$60.00
Description
Thunderbird, 2025
Peter Dawson, Kwakwaka'wakw
Digital Print
11 x 14"
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Thunderbird
The Thunderbird is a large supernatural being of great strength and power. During big storms, thunder would happen when he flapped his wings and lightning would protrude from his eyes. Throughout the world the thunderbird is looked upon as a mythical creature. On the northwest coast, his main source of food are killer whales and he hunts them during large storms. His image is used as family crests, on coppers, house posts, and totem poles. The Thunderbird is one of the highest ranking figures among the Kwakwaka’wakw people.
