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The Thunderbirds by Carmen Quinto-Plunkett
The Thunderbirds

The Thunderbirds

Artist
Year1980
Classification sculpture
Medium wood, abalone shell, stainless steel, copper
Dimensions101 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. (257.8 x 80 cm)
Credits Commissioned through the Art in Architecture Program
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Location
  • GSA commissioned artist Carmen Quinto Plunkett to create this trio of artworks for the border station in Haines, Alaska. The three wooden panels are carved, painted, and sealed, with details made from abalone shell, stainless steel, and copper. Each panel tells a story based on Tlingit legend.