Timber Vavalis Paddle "Hummingbird - Human"

Experience the traditional art of the Tlingit people with this carved and painted copper inlay red cedar paddle featuring a Hummingbird and Human design created by Tlingit/Athabascan artist Timber Vavalis of Palmer, Alaska

Product Length: 2 ft 8 inches

Timber Vavalis, grandson of Alice Jackson Vavalis "Sa Kweit" of the River Sockeye Clan and son of John Vavalis "Yan Das Eech," is a skilled wood carver from Juneau, Alaska. With Tlingit and Athabascan heritage, he trained under renowned Tsimshian Master Carver David Boxley Sr. Timber is deeply committed to passing on his knowledge, actively teaching youth and others passionate about mastering the art of wood carving.