ON SALE. The regular price is $2875. Hand carved fir steering paddle painted on both sides with a Sisiutl design. 6' long and 11" across at the widest point.
Hand carved and painted by Shawn Karpes (Kwak'waka'wakw).
The Sisiutl is a supernatural two headed sea serpent. It is a symbol of power which can help or harm. It is associated with transformation. It is a shape-shifter that can become a human, an animal or a self propelling copper canoe. Carvings or paintings of a Sisiutl are placed above doorways to keep people inside safe. Warriors wear its image for protection. Indian doctors use it’s power for protection and healing.
