Killer Whale, superb quality work by John Livingston (1951-2019)

• Nation: Kwakwaka' wakw art, Kwakiutl art, native artists Vancouver Island
• Artist: Livingston, John (1951 - 2019)
• Type: Wall panels and wall plaques

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HUGE and absolutely fantastic piece of art

Killer Whale in cedar frame

by John Livingston, and world wide known and highly respected artist, adopted Kwakwaka'wakw, Vancouver Island, Northwest Coast of Canada, British Columbia, dated 1991

If you have a close look at this piece, you can easily recognize it as one of John's artworks. It's so meticulously done, the details, the carving lines, the painting. John clearly was a master of this art. The thick and solid Killer Whale is mounted on a fantastic red cedar frame with a 2" thick cedar rim. This piece is really a very impressive and huge carving. It looks marvelous in every entrance, as a showpiece for every business, or simply in you living room. I will be providing a lot of images, please have a close look to appreciate the quality. 

Measurements: 53" x 48" (4.6 ft x 4 ft)

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 known to always be working together, taking care of each other and to always helping and protecting each other.

Legend: One legend of the Killer Whale is a tale of Natcitlaneh who was abandoned on an island by his brothers-in-law who were jealous of his prowess as a hunter. He was rescued by the Sea Lions and taken to their village in a cave where he healed their Chief. In gratitude, the Sea Lions gave him supernatural powers enabling him to carve eight wooden Killer Whales. These Whales came to life when they were placed in the sea and avenged him by killing his brothers-in-law. As a mark of respect, Natcitlaneh built a house and named it Killer Whale House. According to the legend, the ancestors visited the house located at the bottom of the ocean to obtain rights to use the Killer Whale as a crest.

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About This Artist

Master carver John Livingston was born in Vancouver, on the Northwest Coast of British Columbia, Canada in 1951. John started his career at the Royal British Columbia museum in 1965 under the tutelage of the late Henry Hunt and Henry's son Tony...Artist bio and other available works »