Gilbert (Gilly) Dawson, a Kwakwaka'wakw carver born in 1984 in Alert Bay, British Columbia, is Johnny Lancaster's nephew, a renowned jewelry carver. His crests feature the Wolf, Sun, and Sisiutl. Gilbert commenced his carving journey in 1995 and has since worked alongside eminent artists like Beau Dick, Bruce Alfred, Sam Shaughnessy, Don Svanvik, Joe Petersen, and Joe Wilson. He has also committed to learning the Kwak'wala language, mastering over 75 ceremonial songs.
The artwork named "Polychromed Eagle Head with Cedar Rope on a Black Cedar Stand" is made of Red Cedar and has a height of 10 inches. The dimensions of the Eagle Head are 10 by 7.5 by 5 inches.
