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"Skana" is the Haida word for orca and represents a
being of many dimensions. According to Northwest Coast myth,
orcas live beneath the sea in houses and villages, where they
assume the shape of humans. They can also transform themselves
to pass as humans and walk on land among people, mingling in
their lives. The shaman riding the dorsal fin of Skana in this
image refers to the orca’s traditional role as a spiritual
steed, a powerful helping spirit. The salmon in the belly of
Skana represents the main food of both the orca and the native
people of the Northwest Coast.
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Printed on 100% Cotton Archival Stock
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Size: 22" x 30" vertical
2 colors
195 in edition
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Price: $200
Plus $10 shipping in the USA
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Item #: 516
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All images and text are:
© 2009 Chief Seattle Arts
Last modified: November 09, 2014
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