Thunderbird
Thunderbird

Currently not on view

Thunderbird,

1900–50

Haida

G959

Information

Title
Thunderbird
Dates

1900–50

Medium

Argillite

Dimensions

27.6 cm. (10 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Promised bequest of Gillett G. Griffin

Object Number
G959
Place Made

North America, Canada, British Columbia

Culture
Native American, Haida
Type
sculpture, tourist trade
Materials
argillite
Techniques
carving
Subject
eagles, crests, mythical or legendary beings, birds

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