Bowl - Potlatch, Bear, 10"

10" Painted serving bowl

This bowl is a contemporary representation of the bowl and serving pieces used during the potlatches and feasts held by the native people of the Northwest Coast. The Bear is a symbol of earthly power and was sometimes used to indicate the authority of chief. His short snout, large teeth and paws made him an unmistakable figure, representing a particularity great force and might.