Original Indigenous Art Painting by Gary Bird

This is an original work of art on paper, signed by the Indigenous artist Gary Bird. The piece features a central motif of a large bear paw print outline. Inside the main pad of the paw, there is a narrative split-scene: the upper portion depicts a hunter in traditional winter furs trekking across a snowy landscape under a starry night sky, while the lower portion shows a brown bear hibernating in a den beneath the surface. Below the paw print, a large eagle feather is rendered with beaded accents and leather fringe. The artwork is characterized by clean line work and a palette of earth tones (brown, ochre, tan) contrasted with deep blues and whites. The piece is signed in syllabics near the bear den. It is professionally matted in a triple-layered custom mat with notched corners, featuring white, brown, and grey tones. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, fading, or moisture damage. A gallery tag is attached to the side, identifying the artist and mentioning 'Chippewa' heritage, which points to the Anishinaabe or Ojibwe style period of contemporary Indigenous art. The craftsmanship shows high attention to detail in the texturing of the furs and the symbolism of the seasonal cycle.