Northwest Coast BC Canada First Nations Indigenous Art KILLER WHALE carving
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Northwest Coast BC Canada First Nations Indigenous Art KILLER WHALE carving:
$62.01
KILLER WHALE BY ALFRED ROBERTSON 16AR10 Dimensions: Height: 12 Inches, Width: 5 1/2 Inches
This handmade piece, by Kwakwaka\'wakw Alfred Robertson, is carved from traditional yellow cedar. The piece is beautifully carved, displaying deep cuts and lovely lines. A stain has been applied, which accentuates the lovely wood and gives the piece a feeling of age. Alfred has signed the back of the plaque and I will provide a copy of his biography to the winner. Shipping: Canada: $16.00, United States $18.00, International $20.00. Free shipping within North America when two or more active listings are purchased.
KILLER WHALE
Killer Whale is extremely important crest image and is associated with strength, dignity, prosperity and longevity. They are thought to be the reincarnations of great chiefs and when a chief dies, they often come close to shore in order to collect his spirit.
Killer Whale is recognizable by a blunt nose, large dorsal fin, smaller pectoral fins and a blow hole.
ALFRED ROBERTSON
Alfred Robertson
Affiliation: Kwakwaka’wakw
Birth Date: August 17, 1950
Birthplace: Kingcome Inlet, B.C., Canada
Alfred Robertson was born August 17th, 1950 in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, located off the southern coast. This area is representative of the Kwagiulth Nation. Alfred was taught to carve by his father, William Robertson, and has carved with his brother, Sampson Robertson, from whom he learned this technique. He has been carving Northwest Coast artwork for sixteen years.
Alfred carves in yellow and red cedar wood. Presently, he resides in Nanaimo and carves on a full-time basis. In his spare time, Alfred teaches basic carving skills to elementary school children. Alfred is one of many Northwest Coast Native artists who is preserving the carving traditions of his people
Coastal Treasures: Native Art Gallery
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Northwest Coast BC Canada First Nations Indigenous Art KILLER WHALE carving:
$62.01