Two Salmon Embroidered T-Shirt
This heavy navy blue t-shirt is embroidered with two salmon in light blue and silver. It was designed by Tom Hunt, a member of the Kwakiutl, or Kwakwaka'wakw Nation. Tom studied under his father and grandfather, Sam Henderson, where he learned the traditional art of the Nakwaxda'xw Nation. He has also studied under his uncle, Calvin Hunt. Many of Tom's masks are presented at potlatches. The navy blue shirt is made of 100% heavy (10.2 oz) pre-shrunk cotton with high-density embroidery. The cotton is non-fading. Back length of a size L(44) is 29 inches. Imported, embroidered in Canada.
This heavy navy blue t-shirt is embroidered with two salmon in light blue and silver. It was designed by Tom Hunt, a member of the Kwakiutl, or Kwakwaka'wakw Nation. Tom studied under his father and grandfather, Sam Henderson, where he learned the traditional art of the Nakwaxda'xw Nation. He has also studied under his uncle, Calvin Hunt. Many of Tom's masks are presented at potlatches. The navy blue shirt is made of 100% heavy (10.2 oz) pre-shrunk cotton with high-density embroidery. The cotton is non-fading. Back length of a size L(44) is 29 inches. Imported, embroidered in Canada.
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Salmon
According to Tsimshian legend, salmon were originally salmon people living in 5 villages. These five species of salmon represented the 5 villages -- Iyai (spring salmon), Mesaw (sockeye), Werh (coho), Stemawn (pink), and Qanees (dog salmon). In early spring, they changed into their fish form and started on their journey, but each group at different times. Salmon was a major food source for all the Northwest Coast peoples, and therefore a major part of their cultures.
