Sandblasted Hummingbird Paddle Whale

Sandblasted Hummingbird Paddle WhaleThis Hummingbird Paddle is sand blasted and painted by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt. Trevor has applied his sandblasted technique to this yellow cedar paddle, and the result is a complex and deeply grooved contemporary design. The Hummingbird teaches you to appreciate and love the miracle of living and to help you focus on the positivity in your life. Hummingbirds are often seen as joyful messengers and healers. Find more information about and examples

these powerful marine mammals are sometimes regarded as the reincarnation of chiefs

we placed an eagle on the peak of the Bighouse to show off her lineage

The people were all excited for the whales

Each teaches us to fish

We build strength from one another

The Sea Bear is identifiable by his fish-like gills at the sides of his mouth

We were now suddenly thousands of feet above a long

copper eyebrows

filled with food and treasures

I realize that Kitkatla is always with me

painted in black

I’ve seen many sunsets here over the years and each one has its own magic