Tofino, Ucluelet & West Coast Art Gallery

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Whale Painting

The human face in the blow hole is a personal trademark of Kwakwaka'wakw Nation artist Cecil Dawson, while the Raven in the dorsal represents a family trademark used for centuries. Thunderbird reclines in the tail, representing the close relationship of Thunderbird and Whale in many legends.

Product code: 91-119
Medium: Acrylic on Maple
Length: 47 1/2"
Width: 18"

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Meet the artist

Dawson, Cecil

Born into a family of artists, Cecil Dawson began his artistic career at a very young age. His grandfather Jimmy Dick, a totem and mask carver, taught Cecil the intricacies of carving. Cecil also spent time under the tutelage of his cousin, mask c...