Loon
The Loon is a symbol of peace, tranquility and grace. It is respected for its loyalty, strength of family, as well as its knowledge of various realms. This melancholic sounding bird was said to have delights in frightening humans on shore or in canoes, as the fog rolled in.
The Loon is a symbol of peace, tranquility and grace. It is respected for its loyalty, strength of family, as well as its knowledge of various realms. This melancholic sounding bird was said to have delights in frightening humans on shore or in canoes, as the fog rolled in.
Harold Alfred
Born and raised in Alert Bay, British Columbia on Cormorant Island to the Nimpkish band. Harold started to learn proper implementation of designs, history, legends and art forms at a very young age. Studied under the supervision of the present day Kwakiutl master artists. With the appreciation and knowledge of Kwakiutl art, he combined his techniques with woodcarving, silversmithing and three-dimensional shaping together, designed outstanding art pieces which have contemporary feeling and a strong sense of the past.
Born and raised in Alert Bay, British Columbia on Cormorant Island to the Nimpkish band. Harold started to learn proper implementation of designs, history, legends and art forms at a very young age. Studied under the supervision of the present day Kwakiutl master artists. With the appreciation and knowledge of Kwakiutl art, he combined his techniques with woodcarving, silversmithing and three-dimensional shaping together, designed outstanding art pieces which have contemporary feeling and a strong sense of the past.