Killer Whale Mask Gilbert Dawson The White Rock detachment of

The White Rock detachment of the RCMP approached Davidson about a possible totem pole commission to commemorate their 125th anniversary

Eagle is not strong enough to hunt whales alone

This piece was carved from old growth red cedar

who set the precedent for this figure as a common motif in contemporary Northwest Coast art

triangular teeth and split pupils

Killer Whale Mask Gilbert Dawson The White Rock detachment ofMask Dimensions: 17" H x 15" W x 24" D Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a