Description
Na Na Quish is a proud member of the Tla-O-Qui Aht First Nations located on the traditional territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples on the beautiful Pacific Northwest Coast of Vancouver Island. Na Na Quish was born and raised in Chemainus, BC and is a hereditary descendant of the whale house, which is his primary inspiration for producing his designs. His love for art and his culture began at a young age having grown-up listening to the stories from his late Great Uncle Dr. George Clutesi, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Elders and relatives as well as working in his mother’s art stores. Today, these beliefs and teachings continue to be a source of strength for him and this richness of his culture is reflected in his art designs.
An open edition giclee print titled “Kakaw’in” by Canadian Indigenous artist Na Na Quish. Licensed through CAP & Winn Devon Indigenous Collection. As the title suggests, depicted is an orca – Kakaw’in in the Nuu-Chah-Nulth language means “wolf of the sea”. Various shapes and images can be seen throughout the whale’s body including two eagles. According to Sa-Cinn Native Enterprises Ltd. TM, generations ago, it was believed by the Nuu-Chah-Nulth people that the Orca, or KaKaw’in, was the protector of humankind in the ocean. This special relationship is the basis for the Westcoast whaler in the fin of the whale. The whaler in the fin signifies the spiritual connection between man and animal. The two golden eagle heads inside the whale stem from a Tseshaht legend. The golden eagles were the first two eagles ever created. It is believed that only a spiritually balanced person can see them. The print is framed with a white top mat and black trim in a 2 1/4″ black ridged moulding.
Dimensions: H 35″ x 28 3/4″ W
