Tom Moses

Tom Moses was a Salish (Squamish) carver. He carved model poles and adopted a Northern style of carving. His work can be found in private collections and museums, including the Canadian Museum of History.

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Thunderbird and Bear Model Pole
Tom Moses (Salish)

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are...

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral histories and artist descriptions.Thunderbird i...

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