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Killer Whale
"A husband of a Coast Salish women went to battle up north where he died. She cyed and cryed, she cryed in the forest and all night at the beach. At day break a whale breached and said "I will be your husband...come with me... stay with me forever." She decided and went into the water wher she was transformed into a female whale. Today families of whales stay together and look after each other."
- Mel Good -
Enlayed with abalone shell the strength and power of a male the Killer Whale is felt in this yellow cedar and stained wood carving by Coast salish carver Mel Good.
Medium: Stained Yellow Cedar
Length: 17 1/2"
Depth: 7/8"
Height: 10"
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Good, Mel
Mel Good and Cathy Alleck are both master carvers from the Snuneymuxw Nation (Nanaimo) and have taught their art to their children; Mel Good Jr, Robin Good, Celestine Alleck. They are now grown and carry on their carving traditions. This family ...
