Sleek First Nations Orca Whale panel features an abalone inlay eye. Measures 16 x 5 x .75 inches, priced at $425. Excellent carving and craftsmanship is evident in the finished smoothness of the yellow cedar wood, and the precision application of the painted elements. Please hover your mouse over the photo to soak up the detail.

The artist is a member of the Squamish First Nation.

The artist is a member of the Squamish Nation. He was born in 1964 in New Westminster and grew up in Surrey and North Vancouver, British Columbia.

When he moved to North Vancouver at the age of 15 he was inspired by Squamish Nation Artists and began to carve under Marvin Baker, later being taught by Floyd Joseph and Paul Joseph.

He mainly concentrates on his wood carvings but has also done paintings and carvings in argillite. His works include masks, totem poles, bowls and plaques.

The Squamish Nation, known as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw in our language, traces its roots back to multiple physical communities, or úxwumixw, before becoming a government entity in 1923. Most of our community resides on the North Shore of Vancouver, with a smaller population living in Squamish along the Squamish River.

This rich history spans millennia, evidenced by an archaeological site dating back 8,600 years. Squamish oral traditions narrate the emergence of the Squamish People in our lands.

For more information, please visit squamish.net.