Salmon paddle, almost 6 ft. large by Tom Hunt - SOLD

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• Nation: Kwakwaka' wakw art, Kwakiutl art, native artists Vancouver Island
• Artist: Hunt, Tom D. (Walawidi)
• Type: Paddles

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What a masterpiece!!!

SALMON PADDLE by Tom D. Hunt

Truly close to perfection - the lines are so deep, the images don't do it justice!!!! The most beautiful piece of yellow, clean cedar - the painting and the colors chosen, excellent. This paddle is HUGE!!! Almost 6 ft large!!!

It's depicting the salmon which symbolizes prosperity, renewal and fertility. They are one of the most important and highest respected animals of all since they have been the primary food source from the beginning of time to the Northwest Coast First Nations.

Measurements: 69" large, 7 1/2" wide - please have a close look at the images..... I provide more than usual! It's signed at the back. painted and carved in front. 

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About This Artist

Tom D. Hunt (Walawidi), is the son of Hereditary Chief George Hunt and May Hunt. Tom D. Hunt is a member of the Kwakiutl, or Kwakwaka’wakw Nation, born in 1964. Tom began apprenticing in Kwakiutl art with his father at the age of twelve and...Artist bio and other available works »