Argillite Killer Whale Riding the Wave Sculpture Nuu-chah-nulth

Argillite Killer Whale Riding the Wave Sculpture Nuu-chah-nulthThis Killer Whale Riding the Wave sculpture was hand carved by Haida artist Donavon Gates Sr. It features a Killer Whale, a Raven and an Eagle. It is titled on the back and signed on the bottom. This piece was acquired from a collection, and is in good condition. 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

Excluding the bale

This bracelet symbolizes love and harmony between all people

which has also turned it into a quiet rattle

Cyril Aster

These figures represent the two matrilineal descent groups within Haida society

This Eagle and Grizzly Bear Totem Pole was hand-carved in argillite by Haida artist Ron Russ in 1984

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red and white acrylic

The paddle is approximately 61 inches or 155 centimeters long

For our people

a member of the Ardeidae Clan is easily recognizable by his long slender blue-grey form

1 1/2 inches or 4 centimeters wide and a little over 1/2 an inch or 1 1/4 centimeters deep