Plaque - Salmon

Salmon
Delbert Peter, Penelakut
Cedar and acrylic paint
11.5" x 4"

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The Salmon plaque was hand-carved and painted by Penelakut artist, Delbert Peter.

The Salmon is known to be the giver of life. It is also symbol of prosperity and new beginnings.

Delbert is a Coast Salish carver from Penelakut (formerly Kuper) Island. Belonging to the Penelakut First Nation, the island is located in the southern Gulf Island chain in the Strait of Georgia, off the east coast of Vancouver Island.

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