CORMORANT PANEL
Tom Hunt is a Kwakwaka’wakw artist known for his deep connection to traditional Northwest Coast carving and design. Trained from the age of twelve by his father, Hereditary Chief George Hunt, and later mentored by his grandfather Sam Henderson and uncle Calvin Hunt, he developed a strong foundation in Kwakwaka’wakw and Nakwaxda’xw artistic traditions. His work spans both large-scale sculptures and finely detailed carvings, all grounded in cultural storytelling, potlatch traditions, and ancestral knowledge. Tom Hunt’s carvings are an excellent choice for collectors seeking authentic Indigenous artwork that reflects mastery, heritage, and the living traditions of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation.
The cormorant, a diving bird, often symbolizes the connection between the spiritual and natural worlds, particularly the waters. It can represent a messenger between realms, a provider, or even a trickster figure.
