“Intertribal Thunderbird”

Odin Lonning
© 2005

Painted elk hide hand drum.

This commissioned design incorporates several Northwest Coast tribal styles.

The eyes in red ovoids in the wings are a Nuu-Chah-Nulth (West Coast) convention.

Crescent forms in the bird's chest and neck are Salish style.

The human spirit face above the tail and other elements are typical of Tlingit design.