Sacred World of Norval Morrisseau (Part XXIV)

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- Norval Morrisseau's Prime Period [1970's]
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© 1970's Norval Morrisseau
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"The Ojibways have great respect for the Bear. According to their legends, in the distant past the Bear had a human form and was in fact an ancestor of the Ojibways. Therefore he understands the Indian language and will never attack or fight any Indian if he is addressed properly."
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Norval Morrisseau
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* The artwork in this post was painted by Norval Morrisseau in 1970's. It was originally acquired by Mr. Anthony Martinenko of Winnipeg, Manitoba from a Private Collection of Mr. Rolf Schneiders of Thunder Bay, ON; sold through Northern Art Impressions Gallery, Lake Louise, AB - Private Collection/