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Ceremonial Door (exterior - Thunderbird and Salmon)

Xwalacktun

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Xwalacktun
door; bas-relief sculpture
Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
2009
red cedar with two colour blue-green and pearl blue stain
overall: 215.00 cm x 56.50 cm x 7.00 cm
Double doors which are carved both sides. Exterior has Thunderbird and salmon with human face in mouth. Interior has Thunderbird and killer whale. Artist notes that eyes along top of doors are to remind us that we are being watched. Thunderbird watches over us all.
doors, orcas, salmon, thunderbirds
Ceremonial Coast Salish Door
Woodwork
Contemporary Art
U009.3.4

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