Spirit of the Past Notecards

Marvin Oliver, of Quinault and Isleta-Pueblo heritage, was one of the leading contemporary printmakers and sculptors in the Pacific Northwest. Over his long career, Oliver worked in a variety of media including cedar, bronze, steel and glass. His efforts and artwork have been instrumental in the development and recognition of Native American Contemporary Fine Art. Born in 1946, Marvin Oliver passed away in 2019.

This notecard is a replica of an original limited edition silk-screen serigraph created in 2008 by Marvin Oliver. It depicts Eagle riding the back of Orca making the connection between the Heavens and the Earth. Orca is said to protect those who travel away from home and lead them back when the time comes. Eagle is a symbol of peace and tranquility. The design is created in the Northwest Coast style.