Bear
Artist
Marvin Oliver
MediumCarved, painted, fir
Dimensions95 x 88 in. (241.3 x 223.5 cm)
ClassificationsCarving
Credit LineSeattle City Light 1% for Art funds
Description: This design, in the distinct Pacific Northwest Coast style, portrays a circular rendition of Bear. These are all clan symbols of the Coastal People and are represented symbolically. Bear is recognized by his large mouth, protruding tongue, and his feet and claws turned inward.