He was born and raised on Vancouver Island, a member of the Lyackson band with Cowichan and Tsawout family roots. Taught to carve by Leonard Sylvester at the age of 13, he is heavily influenced by his style. Taking great pride in his work, Daniel produces high quality artworks in many mediums: carved wall plaques, 3D pieces, masks, boxes, totem poles of all sizes, drum painting ,and several prints.
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5 Foot Totem $ 4,050.00
Eagle -Very powerful in the First Nations communities The down and feathers are used in spiritual ceremonies of healing , naming and many other instances .
Beaver - Builder, legends say a women turned into the beaver whilst damming the stream to create a pond to swim in
Whale -To be selected by the head chief to be a whaler was one of the highest honor's bestowed on a tribal member , decplined rigorus training for 1 year before entering whaling canoe was a committment not taken lightly. |
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2 Foot Totem $ 825.00
Wolf - Intelligence and heads of council, important decision makers .
Bear - because of its power and human like qualities .The bear was referreed to by the west Coast peoples as "Elder Kinsmen"Always treated as a high ranking guest.
Whale - Whale -To be selected by the head chief to be a whaler was one of the highest honor's bestowed on a tribal member , decplined rigorus training for 1 year before entering whaling canoe was a committment not taken lightly. |
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