Haida Two-Finned Killer Whale Argillite Platter Woman

Haida Two-Finned Killer Whale Argillite Platter WomanThis Two Finned Killer Whale has been hand carved in 1974 in argillite by Haida artist Rufus Moody and signed on the bottom. The Orca or Killer Whale symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel, community and protection. He is said to protect those who travel away from home, and to lead them back when the time comes. Orcas will often stay their whole life with the same pod and raise each calf with care. Find more information about and

I couldn’t help but think about the human analogy: men whose bodies change while looking for a mate

7 centimeters wide and the weight is close to 37 grams or 1

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In Kwakwaka'wakw mythology

Mungo Martin

Late in the evening

and 3 3/4 inches or 9 1/2 centimeters deep

Crest designs for a Chilkat garment—a dancing robe

It measures about 20 inches or 51 centimeters high and 14 1/2 inches or 36 3/4 centimeters wide

made in July 2019 by Roy Henry Vickers from the Tsimshian Nation

green and yellow acrylic

The pendant features 14 inlays of abalone shell in the eyes and framing the face