This brightly painted model pole depicts a thunderbird over a bear and was created in 1969 by a Coast Salish artist, probably in British Columbia. The pole is simply carved but sports an elaborate painting design in old original paints. 10 1/2″ x 8″
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: Plateau – Salish, Native American
SIZE: 10 1/2″H x 8″W