Orca/Killer Whale Sculpture HeronThis Killer Whale Sculpture was hand carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. It had been carved from basswood and painted in black and green acrylic. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style. The Orca or Killer Whale symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel, community and protection. He is said to protect those who travel away from home, and to lead them back when the time comes. Orcas will often
This Wolf Paddle was created by Kwakwakwa'wakw artist Jessica Chickite of the Wei Wai Kai First Nation
Chilkat weaving is said to have originated among the Tsimshian and was later adopted by the Chilkat Tlingit
The double-headed serpent was a dreaded force to be dealt with – his glance could turn an enemy into stone
Each whale is a different size and can be hung vertically on a wall
The image measures 12 1/2 inches or 32 centimeters high and 19 1/5 inches or 50 centimeters wide
The print measures approximately 17 inches or 43 centimeters high and 18 inches or 45 3/4 centimeters wide
3 7/8 inches or 9 3/4 centimeters wide
we were the “Incorrigible Kwakiutl”
The dance of the Yagis is characterized by movements akin to a Sea Mammal
This Hummingbird Pendant is hand-carved in argillite by Haida artist Gryn White
and about 1/2 of an inch or 1 1/2 centimeters thick
Raven Chest is an unframed serigraph limited edition print of 80 from the Grateful Dead series of fine art prints
