Sea Grizzly Paddle by Daisy White (Haida)

Sea Grizzly Meaning:Sea Grizzly is a supernatural being and a crest of the Haida nation. The supernatural sea grizzly has features of grizzly bear and whale. In this paddle, notice the grizzly bear features, such as the ears, eyes, paws, and teeth, and the whale features, such as a dorsal fin and the whale tail. 

  • Material: Red cedar, acrylic paint 
  • Dimensions: 49 inches x 5.5 inches
  • Year: 2025

By Haida Artist, Daisy White, Stlaanee Jaadaas:

Daisy White is Haida from Old Massett, Haida Gwaii; she comes from the Yahgu ‘Laanaas Raven clan of Dadens. She is the daughter of Derek White Sr and Dorcas Bell. Derek is an accomplished carver who works in silver, argillite, gold and wood, and Dorcas works as a weaver of cedar bark and Raven’s Tail. Being exposed to Haida arts and culture throughout her life has led her to work in her own art practice.