• Material: Cedar / Acrylic Paint
• Measurements: 16" X 5 1/2" / 40.5cm X 14cm
• Artists: George Matilpi
• Totem Symbols: Owl
• Categories: Masks,Plaques,Totem Poles
• Styles: Canadian First Nations

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Owl

The Owl is highly respected as they are thought to represent the spirit of deceased ancestors, imparting their knowledge and acting as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. Representing wisdom, intuition and sacred knowledge, they will sometimes bring warnings and prophecies to the people.

George Matilpi

George Matilpi was born in Alert Bay, B.C., and is a member of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw and Dakelh Nation.  He began carving at the young age of 14, coming from a large family of artists and carvers.  He was further taught by his half-brother Lloyd Wadhams and his cousin Ned Matilpi, as well as Chief Amos Dawson.

George likes to combine the natural grain of the wood with highlights in traditional colours of red, green and black to bring life to his creations.  He is currently a full time carver, creating traditional, innovative and charismatic animal plaques with personality.  George also takes the time to teach the next generation of young carvers further insuring the continuation of his culture and heritage.