• Artists: Artie George
• Measurements: 8" X 1 3/4' / 20cm X 4cm
• Totem Symbols: Loon
• Categories: Letter Opener
• Styles: Canadian First Nations

Loon

The Loon is a symbol of peace, tranquility, and grace. It is respected for its loyalty, strength of family, and knowledge of various realms. Loon reminds us of our dreams both past and present and the importance of pursuing them. Hearing the unique call of the Loon is said to help bring out our hidden and forgotten dreams which are sitting just below the surface.

Artie George

Artie is great nephew of Chief Dan George of Tsleil-Waututh nation (Burrard Band) and was born in North Vancouver. Both his miniature and full sized wood carvings are original works of art, which providing a fine, esthetic collection and representation of Northwest Coast native art designs. The unique, deeply carved masks, poles, boxes and other forms express Artie’s distinctive style. His art can be found in collections around the world, such as the major aboriginal conversions in Vancouver, Glenbow museum in Calgary, Anthropology museum in UBC.