Thunderbird

Carl Ray (1942-1978)

Cree Nation

1978
Acrylic on canvas
33″ x 44″

The thunderbird represents protection, power and strength. Thunderbirds are often seen as the most powerful messengers because they can fly to the heavens. The thunderbird is flying over a teepee (or wigwam), which the Ojibwa and Cree commonly utilize for ceremony.

Location: Great Hall, Huron University