Morris Johnny is of Kwakwaka’wakw and Cowichan First Nations descent. He has lived in Alert Bay since 1998. He has carved alongside Aubrey Johnston and Marcus Alfred and appreciated Stephen Bruce, learning all of the skills necessary for authenticity in his art. Morris credits his lineage for the legacy of traditional carving held in his family and that he continues to carry on. His family crest includes the toothed Thunderbird, Killer Whale, and Grizzly Bear.
This is a very large Orca Dorsal Fin, commissioned for the gallery Red Cedar carved both sides so it can be used as a center piece has excellent walk around view
