Graceful exuberant First Nations hummingbird is carved in flight, masterfully. Measures 13 x 7.5 x 1, priced at $450. This carving features a really beautiful selection of abalone shell (Mother-of-Pearl) as an eye. The artist has given this carving such a sense of motion with the native formline design elements and the outline of the piece, for example in the tail shape.

The artist is a member of the Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) First Nation, originating from Vancouver Island, on Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada.

His father was a hereditary chief of the Snaw-naw-as Nation, originating from Nanoose Bay.

The artist is known world wide for his beautiful creations of wood, gold and silver, truly keeping the tradition of his peoples in mind. He clearly loves his art and is constantly developing new designs.