Loon Paddle ON HOLD Human

Loon Paddle ON HOLD HumanThis Loon Paddle is hand carved and signed by Bill Henderson, Kwakwaka'wakw Master Carver from the Wei Wai Kum First Nation. The paddle is deeply carved in yellow cedar, painted in acrylic, and has 32 abalone shell inlays. The Loon is a solitary bird of the wilderness that symbolizes tranquility, serenity and the reawakening of old hopes, wishes and dreams. Find more information about and examples of The Loon Northwest Coast First Nations symbol. The

the mountains in the Beaufort range were home to a family of fabulous Thunderbirds

On Dragonfly’s wings Frog bears knowledge

So this is how the young man earned his Great Warrior status

We meet strangers and friends and see people that have long since gone from our mortal world

Overall the mask is about 19 inches or 48 cm long without the cedar bark

Through Butterfly’s metamorphosis—accepting change—he realizes the potential for balance and grace

As Calvin Hunt explains

2 1/8 inches or 5 1/2 centimeters wide

For 3 years

This Eagle Red Cedar Panel is sandblasted and painted in acrylic by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt

continuing this cycle of life

no lower mandible