Thompson Studio Glass
totems
Wisdom of the Eagle Tribe: Totem
22" tall 2007 $2200
Much like the totem carving from ancient Native Cultures, there is a great sense of mystery surrounding this sculpture, perhaps enhanced by the undecipherable pictograph markings. From bottom to top: owl, half man/half eagle, man, eagle, meditating man. This totem is created completely in clear glass, which has been free-hand hot sculpted. The final step is sandblasting.
Fishkin Collection, Oregon
Life by the Salmon: Totem
2004 40" tall $9500
The composition of this totem honors the salmon by those who live under it: bear, eagle and man. It is created from solid hot glass, in a completely free-hand style. The base is Oregon maple burl.
Fishkin Collection
Tribal Salmon: Sockeye
2004 15" long
Salmon Carried Eagle J. Thompson
2007 34" wide $13,500
Large fused glass sculpture created from many various vessels, which were cut into slices and arranged cold to create this unique effect. Look for the Eagle's head in the back of the Salmon. Sold.
18" tall 2006 $1750
The story of this totem might narrate the connection between the ancestor, the hunter and his game.
18" tall 2004 $2500
The story behind this totem tells how a Shaman passes down knowledge to the new generation. From bottom to top: Shaman, Initiate, Transcendent.
2004 32" tall $8500
The imagery of this totem contemplates the adaptation of old ways, and honors those who came before. From bottom to top: owl, frog, man, man, sea turtle. This totem is created from hand sculpted solid hot glass, then it is sandblasted. No molds or forms were used in this completely free-hand process. It is mounted to Oregon maple burl and has pure copper accents and antique Native American trade beads.
Scaglione collection, Maui, HI
