Thunderer's Pole: The original of this totem was at Tongass Island, and it symbolizes Thunder, belonging to the Thunder House people. Four brothers were changed into Thunderers. Like the Thunderbird, they create thunder and lightening and live high in the sky and on the mountain tops.*

 

*Description courtesy of:
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Division of Parks
Pouch 107001
Anchorage, Alaska 99510-7001
(907) 762-2600

My Mother-in-law was extremely fond of her cousin

who painted natural Alaskan scenes.

Pick of the Litter

Fred Machetanz

1908-2002

 

To see more of his art featuring daily life in Alaska go to

http://www.snowgoosegallery.com/mpartis/macfre.htm

 

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