Leaping Killer Whale, cedar, hand carved by Howard LaFortune Jr.

• Nation: Tsawout art, Coast salish art, native artists of Vancouver Island
• Artist: LaFortune, Howard Jr.
• Type: Wall panels and wall plaques

FREE shipping to US and Canada!

Beautiful piece of authentic and traditional Indigenous art

Leaping Killer Whale on red cedar by Coast Salish artist Howard LaFortune Jr.

Hand carved, polished, very clean lines, strong expression, just a gorgeous piece of Indigenous Art. Please have a close look at the cedar he used. Nice character in this piece.

Howard took a break from carving but is back, and we are very pleased and honored to present him in our native art gallery. You can clearly see that he has a lot of experience in this art. He developed his own style of carving over the years while keeping tradition and history in mind. Howard is part of a large and very well known family or artists, son of Howard LaFortune Sr. Made and prepared for wall hanging, signed at the back

Measurements: 12" x 9 1/4" x 1"

Meaning: The killer whale is a symbol for romance and harmony as Whales mate for life. The Whale is very family oriented and known to travel in large groups, never to be alone. They symbolize great luck and happiness, community and protection. They are a known to always be working together, take care of each other and to always help and protect each other.

Note: display of USD is for information only, based on regularly updated exchange rate, Invoice in CAD, overseas shipping costs $56 CAD added at check-out

We guarantee the authenticity of every piece of art we offer

Photos of This Piece

About This Artist

Howard LaFortune Jr. is a member of the Coast Salish First Nation, originating from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. He comes from a large family of master artists and credits his father (Howard LaFortune Sr.) and his uncles, Tom and...Artist bio and other available works »