Plaque - Orca

ORCA, 2025
Gilbert Dawson, Dzawa'enuxw
Cedar and acrylic paint
12.5" diameter

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The Salmon plaque was hand-carved and painted by Dzawa'enuxw artist, Gilbert Dawson. Featuring precise carving and a cedar rope border.

Salmon is seen as the giver of life, salmon represents prosperity and new beginnings.

Gilbert Dawson is a Kwakwaka'wakw carver from Alert Bay. Gilbert holds Wolf, Sun, and Sisiutl as his crests. He has been carving since 1995.

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