Bear's Paw and the Ghost Of Harriet Tubman

Even in the darkest times of slavery, people found ways to give hope through art. Bear’s Paw and the Ghost of Harriet Tubman honors that spirit by pairing the Bear’s Paw quilt pattern with a ghostly presence of Harriet Tubman, one of the great heroes of the Underground Railroad, who at great personal risk went back again and again to guide groups to freedom.

The bear paw is part of the Quilt Codes of the Underground Railroad. Displayed outdoors, it is believed to have signaled those escaping slavery to follow the paths through the woods made by bears. This original piece is a collagraph with a transferred image. The collagraph plate is a raised image that is sealed and then inked and run through a flatbed press, and the transferred image adds another layer of history and meaning.

It is a powerful choice for Black history art collectors, educators, libraries, and anyone who wants art that honors courage and resistance. At 18" x 22", it suits a home, office, school, or community space. It is unframed, ready for the frame of your choice.

Size: 18" x 22"; Unframed