Sandblasted Killer Whale Paddle StarThis Orca or Killer Whale Paddle is sand blasted and painted by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt. Trevor has applied his sandblasted technique to this red cedar paddle and the result is a complex and deeply grooved contemporary design. 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
The image measures approximately 18 1/2 inches or 47 centimeters high and 18 inches or 45 3/4 centimeters wide
The pendant has two rectangular abalone eyes
Raven is often considered “the trickster”
embellished with yellow and amber seed beads
and 9 inches or 23cm wide
7 inches or 17 3/4 centimeters wide
signed and numbered in original
The bracelet is 1 inch or 2 1/2 centimeters wide
respectfully execute a formalized flight pattern—a touch and go on the waters of Massett Inlet
It has stood there for the past 13 years
This order was restored by the delivery of her children home to Haida Gwaii with the gift of the Hummingbird as a new family crest
The four sides of the panel have been finished with black acrylic
