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Northwest Coast Kwakwaka'wakw Cedar Paddle/Oar by Donald Svanvik, Signed 1999

$ 926.64

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Tribal Affiliation: Kwakuitl
  • Culture: Canadian Aboriginal
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: Used
  • Artisan: Donald Svanvik

    Description

    A gorgeous Big Oar/Paddle by famous Northwest Coast Kwakwaka'wakw Artist Donald Svanvik, made in 1999 and signed by the Artist.
    The paddle is beautifully carved, painted and in excellent condition.
    Measurements: 61.38" x 5.8"
    Donald Svanvik was born in 1958 and got famous for his carved ceremonial pieces.
    He began carving in 1984 under the guidance of Beau Dick. He worked with the famous artists like  Wayne Alfred,Bruce Alfred,Harold Alfred,Doug Cranmer, Calvin Hunt, Sandy Johnson. It gave him a variety of different viewpoints towards approaching and understanding Kwakwaka'wakw art.