Northwest Coast Native American Orca Golf Umbrella

Description

Stainless steel and fibreglass construction make for a quality art-brella sure to brighten your mood on rainy days. A seamless (1-piece) canopy also allows for uninterrupted artwork of the umbrella's Coast Salish design,
Whale
by Coast Salish/Kwakwaka'wakw artist, Maynard Johnny Jr. Measures 46 inches spread, and 33.5 inches tall.
While significance varies Nation to Nation, there are associated traits and representational qualities of the Killerwhale that can be applied cross-culturally. The Killerwhale, also known as the Orca or Blackfish, is a primary crest within many Northwest Coast Native cultures. The Killerwhale can be found along the West Coast throughout the year. Whales usually signify longevity and strong community bonds due to their tendency to travel in close multi-family pods. In artworks, Orcas can be identified by a large, snub-nosed head; elongated nostrils; a wide, toothy mouth; a blowhole; and a fluked tailfin. Killerwhale bodies are usually smooth and rounded when depicted, and a ‘breaching’ position is a popular way of representing the Killerwhale.
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