Northwest Coast Native Art

$70.00

Item 06549

7 1/2 x 9 x 3/4

2 lbs. 0 oz.

Hummingbird Spirit Lg

Engraved pewter frame for a 4" x 6" picture (Picture not included)

Pewter

Pewter is a bright, shiny metal that is very similar in appearance to silver. Boma has been developing products made from fine lead-free pewter since 1980 and offers a diverse line ranging from tableware to collectables. Staying true to the original vision, these products represent this diverse country and are proudly Canadian made.

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Hummingbird

The hummingbird is the most common species in the region, and in some areas these tiny, active, well-loved birds are year round inhabitants. In the Northwest Coast culture the hummingbird is said to have nested in the unruly hair of the "Wild Woman of the Woods", flying around her as she walked through the woods. She is the guardian of the forest creatures, and the protector of the Hummingbird. Stories tell of high-ranking women arriving at feasts with live hummingbirds flying around them to announce their beauty, wealth, prestige and close communion with the spirit of the bird. The Hummingbird is a symbol of love and beauty.

Understanding Northwest Coast Art - Cheryl Shearar