Killer Whales Wood FeatherThis Killer Whale sculpture was hand carved from cedar and painted with acrylic by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Greg Henderson. 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 stay their whole life with the same pod and raise each calf with care. Find more information about and examples
Later ‘Na̱mukustolis met Ḵ̓aniḵilakw
The bait and hook remain out of its control
The print measures about 10 3/4 inches or 27 1/2 centimeters high and about 30 inches or 76 1/4 centimeters wide
and features cedar bark bundles on each side of the mask
a place where the Herring People give their lives so I can live
One of the most common stories is how the Raven stole the light in the form of the sun
and 1 3/4 inches or 4 1/2 centimeters wide
measures approximately 36 inches or 91 centimeters wide
This sculpure is inspired by the Haida legend of Raven-Fin and Noisy-Fin recorded in the Jesup North Pacific Expedition
It has been carved from red cedar and painted in turquoise
The Giantess
This small Octopus Hat sculpture in yew wood is hand-carved by Haida artist Ron Russ
