Salish Salmon Charmer Western Maple Featured work in Preston Singletary's

Featured work in Preston Singletary's solo exhibition

In oral traditions across the Northwest Coast there are many human heroes and legends

Hawks are not as notable as Eagles

Salmon is fundamental to all coastal peoples

Davidson carved the pole he designed and oversaw two Semiahmoo (Salish) apprentices

Salish Salmon Charmer Western Maple Featured work in Preston Singletary'sThis sculpture tells the story of an infamous Salish Salmon Charmer. The fisherman, although blind, knew of the most fruitful fishing spots. This piece was carved from old growth red cedar. The three salmon are carved from the same log as the charmer and the base. The removable rattle held in the figures left hand is carved from yellow cedar and is fully functional. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and