Octopus Drum by Danika Saunders (Nuxalk)

A rare chance to own one of Danika Saunders’ fine art pieces outside of the tattoo studio.

Learn About this Original Artwork:  Known for her signature handpoke tattoos, Saunders spent 88 hours designing and painting this drum, a reflection of the same care and precision she brings to tattooing.Made from deer hide from Haida Gwaii, this Octopus Drum is a one-of-a-kind original art piece available only from Crystal Cabin Gallery. Octopus represent intuition, transformation, and adaptability.

Material:Sitka Blacktail deer hide locally harvested on Haida Gwaii, local alder wood frame, acrylic paint, drumstick included

Dimensions: 15.5 inches x 15.5 inches x 2.5 inches

Made by Indigenous Artist Danika Saunders from the Nuxalk Nation:

As a Northwest Coast artist, Danika’s earliest art influence and inspiration came from her love to always inspect, research and study old art pieces. With the book “Transforming Image” being her Bible, Danika is always on the hunt to study museum collections from First Nations and other nations around the world. Some of her influences include her fourth generation carver husband who works with Haida artist Robert Davidson. Danika currently works in her home studio doing hand poke tattoos, creating jewellery, digital art, and paintings.