Bent Box - Killer Whale and Thunderbird by Box Bruce Alfred C2008
Thunderbird is very important to the Kwakwaka’wakw, who in legendary times made a deal with the powerful bird; in exchange for Thunderbird’s aid during a crisis, the Kwakwaka’wakw agreed to honor him for all time by making his image prominent in their art.
This Traditional Steamed Bentwood Box is made from Red cedar and Yellow cedar, the measurement's are 19 inches long by 8 inches wide and is 6 inches in height. The designs are deeply carved and the corner has been pegged.
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Art Piece: "Killer Whale Box Bruce Alfred"
Artist: Bruce Alfred
Art Piece Name: bba09-l
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