Shawn Athari's Inc.

Origin: Pacific Northwest. The Bear, also known as the Elder Kinsman, was a subject of many legends. There are many stories among most tribes about women working in the woods who are abducted by bears. Instead of a beast, they find such a kind and generous soul that they marry him and have bear children. The people admired the bear for his human qualities and great hunting and fishing abilities. When a bear was killed, it was often taken to the house of the chief where it was sprinkled with eagle down - a symbol of respect and greeting - and welcomed as an honored guest. Many families used the bear as their clan crest. He is probably the figure most often seen on totem poles as well as boxes, bowls and other carved items. His smiling face is on most gift items as a symbol of welcome and friendship. Done in various shades with black and red a constant. 10x20 on 8x8 Plexiglas stand.

Origin: Pacific Northwest. The Bear, also known as the Elder Kinsman, was a subject of many legends. There are many stories among most tribes about women working in the woods who are abducted by bears. Instead of a beast, they find such a kind and generous soul that they marry him and have bear children. The people admired the bear for his human qualities and great hunting and fishing abilities. When a bear was killed, it was often taken to the house of the chief where it was sprinkled with eagle down - a symbol of respect and greeting - and welcomed as an honored guest. Many families used the bear as their clan crest. He is probably the figure most often seen on totem poles as well as boxes, bowls and other carved items. His smiling face is on most gift items as a symbol of welcome and friendship. Done in various shades with black and red a constant. 10x20 on 8x8 Plexiglas stand.

Origin: Pacific Northwest. The Bear, also known as the Elder Kinsman, was a subject of many legends. There are many stories among most tribes about women working in the woods who are abducted by bears. Instead of a beast, they find such a kind and generous soul that they marry him and have bear children. The people admired the bear for his human qualities and great hunting and fishing abilities. When a bear was killed, it was often taken to the house of the chief where it was sprinkled with eagle down - a symbol of respect and greeting - and welcomed as an honored guest. Many families used the bear as their clan crest. He is probably the figure most often seen on totem poles as well as boxes, bowls and other carved items. His smiling face is on most gift items as a symbol of welcome and friendship. Done in various shades with black and red a constant. 10x20 on 8x8 Plexiglas stand.

Origin: Pacific Northwest. The Bear, also known as the Elder Kinsman, was a subject of many legends. There are many stories among most tribes about women working in the woods who are abducted by bears. Instead of a beast, they find such a kind and generous soul that they marry him and have bear children. The people admired the bear for his human qualities and great hunting and fishing abilities. When a bear was killed, it was often taken to the house of the chief where it was sprinkled with eagle down - a symbol of respect and greeting - and welcomed as an honored guest. Many families used the bear as their clan crest. He is probably the figure most often seen on totem poles as well as boxes, bowls and other carved items. His smiling face is on most gift items as a symbol of welcome and friendship. Done in various shades with black and red a constant. 10x20 on 8x8 Plexiglas stand.

Origin: The Bering Strait. In the North, the painting of designs on wood was done most frequently on paddles. During the nineteenth century a variety of geometric and symbolic designs abounded. At this time the natives went from just red white and black colors to painting these oars in vivd colors. In 1891 at Cape Prince of Whales the teachers saw the first skin boat go out into the strait to hunt whales. Boxed in 24x60x3 1/2 Lucite box. Wired to hang vertical or horizontal. Colors done to compliment each other, and you.
I am constantly surprised on the popularity of these glass oars. I think the appeal is because these look great vertical on a long wall or over a fireplace, etc. They also look wonderful over a couch or large wall place horizontally. The multitude of colors fits into every decor and the colors change as the day gets long. They are so beautiful and get lots of attention.