{"product_id":"kakawin","title":"K'aka'win","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"text-uppercase\"\u003eThe Orca in Northwest Coast Native Art: Meaning and Symbolism\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eThe orca, also known as the killer whale, is a powerful and frequent figure in Northwest Coast Native art symbolism. It appears in both traditional and contemporary Indigenous artworks. Often associated with family, strength, protection, and ancestral connection, the orca reflects cultural knowledge shaped by ocean life, oral histories, and artistic lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eAs with many Northwest Coast Native art symbols, the meaning of the orca varies depending on the Nation, story, or artist interpreting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cultural-context-and-regional-meaning\"\u003eCultural Context and Regional Meaning\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eThe killer whale appears widely across Northwest Coast Native art, with important distinctions among Nations such as the Coast Salish, Haida, Kwakwakaʼwakw, Tlingit, and Tsimshian. In many coastal communities, people view the orca as a protector of the sea and a symbol of family unity and leadership, reflecting the animal’s strong social bonds. In some traditions, people believe orcas embody the spirits of ancestors or serve as powerful crest figures connected to lineage and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eOrcas are revered for their hunting skills and sheer strength. They are also called sea wolves in some Northwest coast cultures. Similar to wolves, killer whales live and hunt in packs. The entire family, or pod, will normally stay together for life and work together to feed and raise their young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis limited edition silk screen print titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“K’aka’win”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Amos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was hand produced by the screen printing process. It is the only limited edition printing of this design. The artist has inspected and signed each copy in the edition. The printer has destroyed all trial copies and obliterated the printing stencils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"variant-picker-item variant-size\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"variant-picker-label h6 fw-normal\"\u003eThe artist is Patrick Amos. The edition includes 160 signed and numbered prints, along with 16 artist's proofs, 16 remarques, and 2 printer's proofs. The paper size measures 71 x 56 cm (28 x 22 inches), while the image size is 61 x 44 cm (24 x 17.5 inches). It was published in 2021.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Patrick Amos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50943769772289,"sku":"PA-KAKA","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/5222\/0161\/files\/Patrick-Amos-Kakawin_1-scaled-1_jpg.webp?v=1792906196","url":"https:\/\/pentlatchgallery.com\/products\/kakawin","provider":"Pentlatch Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}