The Pod

All the whales depicted in this painting are based on carvings that are on public display along the west coast from Alaska to BC.

Raven Mask

This image was inspired by a mask that can be seen in the Royal BC Museum in Victoria.

Three Faces of Man

Totem images of men and women are represented fairly realistically. People can be depicted upright but more often in a crouching position. Women are distinguished from men by a labret (lip ornament) in their lower lip. These images were inspired by totem figures that can be found in and around Vancouver, BC Interesting fact: ‘Low Man in the totem pole’ is often used to describe someone not very important but this is inaccurate. Being low on the totem pole is actually a higher honour than being

Raven

When the Raven spirit animal guide comes cawing loudly into your life, it marks a moment to pause and give serious consideration to the messages coming your way. Raven is a great helpmate for that. Raven is also an excellent teacher, guide, and partner for magical studies and efforts.

Thunderbird, Delta BC

This is the top of a short totem that current stands outside of the Delta Museum and Archive in BC. The description identifies it as a Thunderbird but it could also be recognized as Kolus. It is a relatively modern carving dating from 1974. Originally it stood on a private beach in Tsawassen and was moved to its current location in 1991.

The Eagle – Duncan BC

This painting was inspired by the top carving from the first pole commissioned for Duncan’s totem pole collection.

Bald Eagle

The Eagle symbolizes grace, power, and has great intellectual abilities. The Eagle is a sacred, wise and noble creature representing power and prestige to the First Nations People of the Northwest Coast. This particular painting was inspired by a totem carving that stands on a campground close to the junction of The Pacific Rim Highway and the Tofino Ucluelet Highway on Vancouver Island, just opposite the Pacific Rim Visitors Centre.

Winking Owl

The Owl is linked with wisdom, foresight and the keeper of sacred knowledge. Owls can be identified in Northwest Coast Aboriginal art by their large forward-facing eyes and ear-holes, a hawk-like beak, a flat face with a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye “A wise old owl sat on an oak; the more he saw the less he spoke; the less he spoke the more he heard; why aren’t we like that wise old bird?” ~Unknown