Northwest Coast Native Art

$39.00

Item MACFW11F

11 x 9

1 lbs. 0 oz.

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Last Run
by Frank Woll

Soft gray mat 7" x 5" print, blue wooden frame (shown without mat or frame)

The artists vision of a defiant Salmon having overcome natural and supernatural obstacles to spawn.

Frank Woll

Frank Woll has dedicated himself to the creation of fine art prints, architectural sculpture and graphic design for commission in the unique tradition of Northwest Coastal form and line design. His translation of contemporary technologies in printmaking, sculpture and architectural illustration to the visual vocabulary of ancient design techniques, create evocative visions to elegantly and deeply engage the viewer.

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The Salmon's life cycle was - and is - highly respected, and in the native world proper honoring brought prosperity to native communities. The primary food source of tribal peoples, many legends refer to its importance in both the real and ritual life of human communities where the bones of the first salmon of every season are, to this day, respectfully returned to the river. According to Tsimshian legend, salmon were originally salmon people living in 5 villages. These five species of salmon represented the 5 villages - Iyai (spring salmon), Mesaw (sockeye), Werh (coho), Stemawn (pink), and Qanees (dog salmon). In early spring, they changed into their fish form and started on their journey, but each group at different times. Salmon was a major food source for all the Northwest Coast peoples, and therefore a major part of their cultures.

Salmon is the life source and the provider of food for all animals and humans. Treated with high regard, the Salmon is a symbol of immortality and wealth. The great abundance of the salmon allowed the culture of the Northwest Coast to flourish.