Description

This Orca Sculpture is hand-carved by Kwakwaka wakw artist Greg Henderson. The Orca has been carved from yellow cedar and sits on a removable yew wood base.

The Orca or Killer Whale symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel, community and protection. He is said to protect those who travel away from home, and to lead them back when the time comes. Orcas will often stay their whole life with the same pod and raise each calf with care.

Find more information about and examples of The Orca Killer Whale Northwest Coast First Nations symbol.

The Orca, including the base, measures approximately 9 inches or 23 centimeters high, 4 inches or 10 1 4 centimeters wide, and 5 inches or 12 1 2 centimeters deep.

The last image shows Greg holding the carving.