Trail of Painted Ponies

August  2006

SPIRITS OF THE NORTHWEST

Artist: Laurie Holman

Made of solid resin. Measures 7" high.

Animals are important to the Northwest Native cultures. Using bold colors and designs based on the Haida and Tlingit styles of art, Laurie Holman, who lives and teaches art in Alaska, presents us with various animal totems featured in traditional Alaskan stories: the Raven, Grizzly Bear, Salmon, Eagle, and Whale. "I wanted them to cover the entire Pony, like a puzzle, with all of the pieces telling the great story of life, death and rebirth."