Haida Argillite Dogfish/Shark Pendant Paddle

Haida Argillite Dogfish/Shark Pendant PaddleThis Dogfish Shark pendant was hand carved by Haida artist Ron Russ. This piece is framed in yew wood, and features abalone and ivory inlays. This piece was acquired from a collection and is in good condition. The Dogfish Symbol or Shark Woman Symbol represents one of the most powerful and elusive supernatural beings of Haida mythology, a powerful shaman. The story of how she became a shaman of extraordinary power is now lost, but we know that her

and his curiosity led him up from the beach to a muddy section of the estuary

The bottom is also doweled to the sides and sealed

13 1/2 inches or 34 1/4 centimeters wide

and light blue acrylic by Native American artist Trevor Hunt from the Kwakiutl or Kwakwaka'wakw Nation

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The paddle is about 59 inches or 150 centimeters long

The repoussé (hammered) finish gives the silver surface a gently textured patina

and returned to his world through the tunnel from which he came

"This is my version of a portrait mask carved in Nuu-chah-nulth style—using the colours of Mother Earth

This Eagle Cedar Panel is sandblasted and painted by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt

Trees pass by me in a blur

nourish us until they bring us into this world