31" Thunderbird, Chief, Killer Whale, Raven, inlaid, hand carved by Silas Coon (video)

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

Silas Coon, a member of the Kwakiulth First Nations, taught by George Hunt Jr. and Silas Cousin Beau Dick just brought us this beautiful piece of Indigenous art

Thunderbird and Killer Whale, with Chief and Raven spirit

Large wall art carving, inlaid with 16 pieces (!) of Abalone (Mother of Pearl), the carving lines are very detailed, very clean, the copper painting on top of the dark stain is amazing - and still showing the natural grain of the wood. All fully handmade, carved, painted and designed. Made and prepared for wall hanging, signed at the back, hanger attached. This piece really makes every room!!!! It's polished and with the sun shining on it, the copper and the Abalone really stands out.... beautiful

Measurements: 31 1/2" x 6" x 3/4" 

Meaning: The Thunderbird symbolizes supernatural power and is believed to be the dominating force behind all of nature’s doings. It’s a mythical creature and only the most prestigious and powerful Chiefs are allowed to have the Thunderbird as a crest especially among the Kwagiulth, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Coast Salish people. 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

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Silas Coon is a member of the Kwakwakaw 'wakw (Kwakiulth) First Nations, originating from Alert Bay in their ancestral land. He was born in 1963. When he was 11 years old, he moved to Gilford Island where Jim King, a chief who presided at the...Artist bio and other available works »