Downtown in Anchorage, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

The Bear and Raven

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2024

1. The Bear and Raven Marker

Inscription.

The Raven whispers to the Bear, "I really enjoy
watching you fish for salmon in Ship Creek".
The Bear's large smile and tummy,
indicated that he loves it too!

This sculpture is dedicated to the
fun loving spirit of all Alaskans.

Legend has it when you rub the Bear's tummy
it will bring you good luck.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 61° 13.124′ N, 149° 53.457′ W. Marker is in Anchorage, Alaska. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of West 4th Avenue and E Street, on the left when traveling east on West 4th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 445 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage AK 99501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor,

in the Athabascan Region,

in the Prince William Sound,

and in Southcentral Alaska.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

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in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Suk Du (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Anchorage Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Alaska Territorial Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchorage Area Pre 1915 (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchorage Area 1915 (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchorage Area 1920s (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchorage Area 1916-1920 (within shouting distance of this marker); Racing in the Footsteps of a Legend (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anchorage.

Regarding The Bear and Raven. Although this is a whimsical sculpture, the relationship between bears and ravens in Native Alaskan oral tradition has taught generations about appropriate social mores, how they too should act in society. Hence, there is an historical human element behind this marker and sculpture.

And Ship Creek is a real place, among Alaska's most productive king salmon sport fisheries, located right in downtown Anchorage

Related marker.

The Bear and Raven Sculpture and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2024

2. The Bear and Raven Sculpture and Marker

Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Fat Bear Week - Katmai National Park & Preserve. (Submitted on August 14, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Raven in Southeast Alaskan Mythology (Marshall Cultural Atlas). (Submitted on August 14, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

The Bear and Raven Sculpture Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2024

3. The Bear and Raven Sculpture Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 917 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.