Owl on yellow cedar, authentic, direct and hand carved by Peter Smith

• Nation: Kwakwaka' wakw art, Kwakiutl art, native artists Vancouver Island
• Artist: Smith, Peter
• Type: Wall panels and wall plaques

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Beautiful piece of Indigenous Art - Superb quality

OWL by Peter W. Smith, a member of the Kwakiutl First Nation, originating from Gilford Island. Peter is very passionate about his culture and traditions and is proud to say that he has Hereditary Chief standing passed on to him from his father, the late Chief Charles Smith. 

Fully hand carved, hand painted, very clean piece of yellow cedar. Peter's works are easy recognizable, very precise, you can see the knife marks which truly adds to the character. Powerful and vibrant painting, lots of attention in the details and expression, the rim is painted in vibrant yellow, a great choice, deep deep carving lines, beautiful! Peter clearly is showing his 25+ years of experience. 

Made and prepared for wall hanging, hanger already attached, signed by the artist at the back.

Measurements: 15 1/2" diameter, 1" thick

Meaning: The Owl is associated with the souls of ancestors and are viewed with high respect. They symbolize wisdom, intuition and prophecies and sacred knowledge.  

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About This Artist

Peter Smith is a Kwakwaka’wakw carver that has been working in the wood mediums since 1995 when he began his carving career studying under the watchful eyes of carver Winadzi James. Although he began carving in 1995, his exposure to the art...Artist bio and other available works »