50" large Salmon, fabulous piece, Brian Bob - SOLD

SOLD

• Nation: Nuu-Chah-Nulth art (Nootka art) native artists, Vancouver Island art
• Artist: Bob, Brian
• Type: Wall panels and wall plaques

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Check this out - what a beauty!!!

VERY impressive, huge, authentic, fully hand carved SALMON by Nootka Master artist Brian Bob.

Richly inlaid with Abalone, beautiful clean piece of Sitka Spruce. Precise carving, gorgeous flow, superb craftsmanship!! The body of the salmon is inlaid with 26 pieces (!!!) of Abalone (Mother of pearl). This piece is so elegant. Showing beautiful natural grain of the wood, a very impressive piece of true Indigenous art. Signed at the back, made and prepared for wall hanging.

Measurements: 50" x 15" x 2"  

Meaning: The Salmon 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.

Note: USD amounts estimated based on Bank of Canada average exchange rate, updated weekly, Invoice in CAD, shipping not available. 

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About This Artist

Brian’s mother, Fran Touchie from the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation of Ucluelet, supported Brian and gave him the necessary tools to inspire his creativity and encouraged his beginnings as an artist. The Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation from the...Artist bio and other available works »