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$5,000.00
Dimensions: 60 x 6.5 x 2 inches (152.4 x 16.51 x 5.08 cm)
Material: Red cedar, acrylic paint, New Zealand abalone inlay
Year: 2024
Design:
The paddle showcases a blue heron and an eagle, each representing Billy Yovanovich's traditional crests. The heron symbolizes patience and grace, while the eagle stands for speed and strength. Together, they serve as powerful reminders of these essential qualities to the art of fishing. The rope finish carved in the handles represents the fisherman's lines in the water.
The artist, Billy Yovanovich, also danced this paddle at the launch of the Beloved Canoe, Tluuwee Kwiiyaas on August 24, 2024, making this paddle truly special.
Billy Yovanovich, who is a skilled woodcarver, carves his paddles with the intention of manipulating the traditional paddle design to suit his vision. He carves out an additional surface of the paddle just below the handle. This allows for more space to fully express his design concepts. As well as a larger lower paddle blade, that together become the perfect canvas for expressing these stories.
By Haida Artist, Billy NC Yovanovich, Kuuhlaanuu:
Billy NC Yovanovich, Kuuhlaanuu is a Haida artist born from Ts’aahl Eagle clan. Billy is an emerging artist who has apprenticed under both the late Timmy Boyko and Garner Moody for carving. And also had the pleasure of learning formline and design from the late Ben Davidson and his father Robert Davidson. With all of these different teachers I have learned a unique style of which is my own taking inspiration from all of my teachings.
How do we ship your art?
Our mission is to ensure that every piece arrives in the same condition it left us in so that you can enjoy your artwork right away. Our packaging methods follow museum-quality recommendations to protect and preserve fine art.
Soft Crating:
We package this piece using the soft crating method. We start with wrapping the artwork in acid-free glassine. Then we add multiple layers of protection, including bubble wrap, and a vapor barrier to protect against moisture, which is then enclosed in a box made from heavy-duty foam board and further enclosed in corrugated heavy-duty cardboard. We ship UPS, which includes full insurance, a tracking number, and an adult signature, which is required upon delivery. We also complete all necessary customs clearance paperwork for items traveling outside Canada.
Our packaging methods adhere to museum and fine art standards to ensure your artwork arrives safely.
Testimonials:
“The UPS delivery man was very complimentary about the crating, saying it was the best he had seen! The Fisherman's Delight is in excellent condition! I'm so happy with it. Thank you for all your help and for following up to make certain that all was good with it. Excellent customer care and service! We've already made multiple recommendations for you and your business to friends who are also visiting Haida Gwaii.”
“The piece made it home intact and we are in the process of framing. Thanks for the help with this.”
“Excellent packaging job.”
Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any inquiries. We look forward to attending to your needs with the utmost care and attention to detail.
