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                      Frog or Ganada (Gitxsan) is my clan. The frog lives in two systems on earth, water and land. So it is known to be adaptable, wise and able to trans...
                    
                    
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                      The Snowy Owl is a winter visitor to the Gitxsan Territory. It's beautiful white plumage makes it hard to see in the white snow. To see one is a tr...
                    
                    
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                      Indigenous Peoples are preyed upon and we are disappearing by the 1000s. We are often on the receiving end of physical attack, verbal attack and un...
                    
                    
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                      Formline is the foundation of my artwork. I love my Gitxsan formline. So simple, yet so provocative, so persuasive and alluring. Formline draws you...
                    
                    
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                      The Bald Eagle is common in all Coastal Nations. These birds of prey have impressive hunting and fishing skills, you can often see a Bald Eagle hun...
                    
                    
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                      The feather is significant in many cultures. In my Gitxsan culture, down is spread as an honourary gesture for guests before ceremony. Dancers danc...
                    
                    
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                      The Butterfly was one of my first designs. I designed it so it could also be used as my logo for my first business, Shop With Shar. I also loved wh...
                    
                    
                    
                   
                 
               
             
           
        
        
       
    
    
    
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