The Killer Whale is the "Lord of the Ocean" and generally symbolizes long life. He is the traveller and guardian of the seas and is a symbol of good luck.
He represents strength and bravery. It was a a common belief that should a fisherman drown, his spirit
would return in the guise of a whale.
This is a very pretty little piece with outstanding design exemplary of the westcoast of Canada.
The sculpture is a reproduction of an original Haida argillite carving from the Canadian Museum
of Civilization contemporary collection by artist Pat Dixon (1953-). The artist's name is carved on the
lower side of the piece. The sculpture is made of
a composite that simulates the look and feel of argillite. Argillite is a gray-black slate
found only on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands). The sculpture height
is approximately 2½" x 2½" wide.
Bring a little westcoast spirit into your home! These make special gifts too.
