Dick Joseph

Retired

Dick Joseph is a native artist from the traditional territory which surrounds Campbell River, B.C. This totem pole tells of the infamous Thunder Bird capturing a whale. Below the whale is a representation of a human with his daily catch of fish. These figures traditionally are carved together to show both the physical and spiritual relationship to one another. The Thunder Bird is the primary spiritual guardian of humans, while the whale protects humans in the ocean. The salmon is the primary staple of the native people and therefore respected for it's continous bounty that it brings each season to the people.

THUNDERBIRD & WHALE MAN WITH SALMON 130 CM X 39.5 CM