This petite and unpainted First Nations Eagle Wall Panel measures a small 9.5 x 4 x .5, but it really packs a punch with the sheer excellence of execution. Priced at $210. Signed and dated 2024. The design has movement and intensity. Clean masterful carving. Zoom in on the photo!

This Stz’uminus (pronounced Whisht-UM-EH-lis) First Nation artist was born in 1979 and has been carving since 2003. He has progressed very well in building his skills over the years and now works masterfully on large commissioned public art pieces, as well as fine smaller carvings like this one for collectors and galleries across the west, and in Europe. He also works in digital design, and is a highly regarded member of his large artistic family and greater community.

The traditional territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation on east Vancouver Island includes four reserves of more than 1,200 hectares, much of it bordering the Strait of Georgia and Ladysmith Harbor. The Nation has 1,300 members, with about half living on tribal reserves.

The Stz’uminus First Nation is a socially responsible community that adheres to the principles of sustainability and stewardship in all of its undertakings. A triple bottom line approach of balancing economic/financial, environmental, and community/social factors is used in all of its decision making.

The Native Eagle Symbol is known as “The Master of Skies” and is a symbol of great significance. He is believed to be the creature with the closest relationship with the creator. Soaring to great heights, he can travel between the physical and the spiritual world. He is said to be a messenger to the creator. Unlike the raven’s ability to send messages down, the eagle sends messages and prayers up to the Creator. If an Eagle was seen during a Prayer session it was a sign of having a prayer accepted. If a prayer needed immediate attention from the creator, an eagle feather would be held up towards the sky. Although every part of the eagle has separate and significant meanings, the Eagle as a whole signifies focus, strength, peace, leadership, and ultimate prestige. The wings of an eagle symbolize the balance and co-dependency between females and males, and how each gender must work together in order to achieve harmonious results. Thank you spiritsofthewestcoast.com.