SHADOWS OF THE THUNDERBIRD: metal

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246. Pewter Thunderbird Figure

Small white metal pewter figure of Thunderbird, with wings outstretched. Finely detailed, just under 3" high. Unknown maker - marked WS on rear

213. Pewter Totem Thimble Stack

Heavyweight pewter casting of six individual 'thimbles' which can be assembled as a six inch totem pole.

Head of Thunderbird, Wings, human head, legs, animal head and base.

172. Intalco Aluminium Thunderbird Commemorative Statue

3" high cast aluminium Thunderbird made by Intalco company in Alcoa. Made for Spring Conference in April 1969.

170. Black Resin Twin Thunderbird Pole

A 6" resin pole, which seems to be either the inspiration for or a copy of N0.116. As the bronze metal version is dated 1953 on the base, I would hesitate to suggest that the resin version is older, as production of this style still continues today.

The 1953 version features a greater degree of stylisation, so the lowest creature on the pole - possibly a sea monster - is reduced to curves and filligrees on the metal version. This seems to be being carried by a thunderbird with a human face (Hok-Hok ? Kolus ?), topped by an owl, a raven and a thunderbird at the top.

The resin version has no makers mark, but may have traces of the word 'canada' on the front of the stand, presumably removed from the master before casting.

167. Hoselton Large Cast Aluminium Totem

5" aluminium totem by Hoselton of Canada, signed on base. Similar to Boma version 142.

Interestingly, despite both pieces (167/168) being signed by the maker on the base, the Hoselton company has no record of either totem being made, although a maple leaf dish, which came with one of the pieces, was recognised.

166. Hoselton Aluminium Cast Totem

3" high solid aluminium, simplistic abstract molding style. Possibly based on Boma original No.151. Marked Hoselton Canada

118. Metal Totem Bottle Opener

Double sided, ring removed 3"

116. Vintage Brass Painted Totem Souvenir

Slim brass souvenir totem with painted detail. Painted sign of 'Vancouver, B.C' and paper date label on base '1953'

69. Siskiutl Sea Monster Wrist Clasp

Due to its small size, it was necessary to obtain two identical copies and discretely rivet them together. The extra inch or two of length then covers the join.