Giitsxaa - Ronald E. Wilson
Born in 1945, Giitsxaa (Ronald E. Wilson) is the first nephew of Chief Cumshewa and as such will be the next Chief of the Eagle Clan of Cumshewa. He studied at Vancouver School of Art from 1966 to 1969. He spent one and a half year at Thunder Bird Park training in wood carving with Henry Hunt Sr. Giitsxaa sold his first piece of art work in 1962 and continue to create artworks in gold, silver, argillite, wood, ivory carvings and original paintings. His art work represents the true value of Haida art and culture.
Born in 1945, Giitsxaa (Ronald E. Wilson) is the first nephew of Chief Cumshewa and as such will be the next Chief of the Eagle Clan of Cumshewa. He studied at Vancouver School of Art from 1966 to 1969. He spent one and a half year at Thunder Bird Park training in wood carving with Henry Hunt Sr. Giitsxaa sold his first piece of art work in 1962 and continue to create artworks in gold, silver, argillite, wood, ivory carvings and original paintings. His art work represents the true value of Haida art and culture.
Killer Whale
It is a popular symbol for romance as they mate for life. Legend says that Whales can capture a canoe, take it underwater, and transform the occupants into Whales. Thus, a Whale near the shore is a transformed human trying to communicate with his family.
It is a popular symbol for romance as they mate for life. Legend says that Whales can capture a canoe, take it underwater, and transform the occupants into Whales. Thus, a Whale near the shore is a transformed human trying to communicate with his family.