Authentic First Nations Red Cedar Salmon Wall Carving for Sale

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Authentic First Nations Red Cedar Salmon Wall Carving For Sale

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Authentic First Nations Red Cedar Salmon Wall Carving:
$150.00

First Nations Musqueam carver Glen Edwards currently lives in Sechelt, British Columbia on the Sunshine Coast and one of the most important resources to communities along this coast is wild salmon. Salmon is one of Glen\'s primary inspirations because it feeds his community and provides nutrients for the forest.This listing is for one hand-carved red cedar \'Salmon\' wall plaque. These are made to order, so although each sculpture will be created from red cedar and adorned with red and black paint, each one will look different from the image included here. Furthermore, while each sculpture will measure approximately 11 inches long by 3 inches tall, every one will differ a bit.While significance varies Nation to Nation, there are associated traits and representational qualities of Salmon that remain consistent cross-culturally. Salmon are honored and celebrated by many of the Coastal Nations in B.C. and are a powerful symbol of regeneration, self-sacrifice, and perseverance. Shortages of Salmon are traditionally attributed to human disrespect and refusal to live by advice of the elders. The skill of preparing and storing Salmon is much greater than that required in catching them – women are seen as the keepers of the Nation’s most valuable catch and cache. Therefore, there is a connection between women, regeneration, and all that salmon can provide for the community. Many stories express the importance of appreciating Salmon and observing traditional rites of respect - such as placing all of the salmon’s bones back into the water after eating. If this rite is not observed, the Salmon tend not to return. In many Northwest Coast cultures, the Salmon is a symbol of good luck when seen in pairs. Two Salmon represent balance, and a yin-and-yang within the natural world. The Salmon is also the symbol for twins in Northwest Coast First Nations culture, and any individual who is a twin can claim Salmon as their family crest regardless of lineage. Salmon is particularly prominent in the artwork of Coast Salish Nations. In art, Salmon is identified by short fins; round eyes; downturned mouth; a long body with scales; and a bifurcated tailfin.