A young Tlingit girl in a pink fuzzy jacket races a blonde Barbie in a black Tlingit grease bowl race car by Nena Howell, Certified Alaska Native Tlingit Artist.
Barbie in a black Tlingit grease bowl race car by Nena Howell, Certified Alaska Native Tlingit Artist.
Nena Howell artist, Tlingit Barbie’s Dream Car, award-winning juried exhibition “In the Spirit” at Washington State History Museum. A young Tlingit girl in a pink fuzzy jacket races Barbie in a black Tlingit grease bowl.

Tlingit Barbie’s Dream Car Original Contemporary Painting by Nena Howell

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This artwork is currently “ON HOLD” for exhibition. Available for purchase at Best of Northwest fall show, November 8-10, Hanger 30, Magnuson Park, Seattle.

Pure pink fuzzy fur jacket wraps this small girl’s smile as she races her blonde Barbie in a polished black Tlingit grease bowl race car. This museum treasured sea lion piece carved by grandfather masterfully. The contemporary world and Barbie collide with this child’s carefree play, arms outstretched—Barbie even has her turquoise-heeled foot in the breeze. Openness beams from this playful, juxtaposition dream scene. The child see value of all things equally at playtime. The elders regalia code coexist in this fluffy pure joy of radiant pink, pop culture joy.  Award-winning “In the Spirit” juried piece exhibited at Washington State History Museum by Nena Howell, certified Alaska native Tlingit & Haida Tribal Artist. Deep two inch white floater frame with black inside rim.

Theme: Expressionist painting, Original Painting, Alaska Native Tlingit Painting, and Coastal Native Original Art Painting
Materials: Oil on canvas
Framing: Floater white frame black inside rim
Dimensions: 22 x 28 x 1.5"
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In my favorite chair, I want to see this each morning with my coffee

Victoria

I dreamt about it last night and keep thinking of it, I must bring it home.

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This one, took my breath away.”

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So joyful.

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I have to have this one, it makes me think of my family.

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