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First Nations Nootka Batik, Thunderbird Earthquake Myth

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First Nations Nootka Batik, Thunderbird Earthquake Myth

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**Originally Listed At $400**

First Nations, Pacific Northwest Coast, Canada, British Columbia, Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka), ca. late 20th century CE. An unusual felt and batik dyed cotton banner with a formline mythic battle between Thunderbird and whale, which also symbolizes natural seismic activity such as earthquakes. In the center is a Thunderbird (eagle) battling a whale with a lighting serpent known as "Haietlik" and a wolf framing the bird's head. Haietlik help Thunderbirds hunt and fight, acting like a harpoon by shooting lightening from its mouth to stun the whale enough for the Thunderbird to drag the whale to the bottom of the ocean. As the whale struggles, the earth and water tremble violently- explaining the source of earthquakes and tsunamis that often hit the Pacific Coast. The lower corner is signed what appears to be "Shibar" and the cotton is sewn to a brown felt backing with loops for suspension along the upper edge. Size: 27" L x 23" W (68.6 cm x 58.4 cm)

Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000; ex-Lafortune collection, BC, Canada

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Condition

Creasing and sharp folds from storage. Could possibly be ironed. Intact and excellent. Signature might be "Shibar" in cursive on the lower corner.

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First Nations Nootka Batik, Thunderbird Earthquake Myth

Name: First Nations Nootka Batik, Thunderbird Earthquake Myth
SKU: 176437096
Price: 500 USD
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