Grizzly Mother

Monumental carving of a grizzly bear from the house of Malii, that recalls the story of two brothers who saw a bear swimming across a river with two cubs on her head. Her crying lead to a lament song that was adapted by the family.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Wilson Duff
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1950
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Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-331/grizzly-mother
Description
Summary:Monumental carving of a grizzly bear from the house of Malii, that recalls the story of two brothers who saw a bear swimming across a river with two cubs on her head. Her crying lead to a lament song that was adapted by the family.