Travis Peal

Travis Anthony Peal was born on Sept.18 1982 in Kamloops B.C. Travis is the oldest of 5 siblings. Travis is of Nisga’a decent in northern British Columbia. Nisga’a art is a strong part of Travis’ family heritage and is something he would like to carry on.

He first started by volunteering at the Victoria Native Friendship Center (VFNC) in search of work. Volunteering full time at the totem pole, he was offered an apprenticeship with Morris (Moy) Sutherland. The totem pole was raised in front of the VFNC in March of 2016.

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Raven Paddle
Travis Peal (Nisga'a)

Paddle stand available for $300 CAD. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for fabrication. Contact the galle...

Paddle stand available for $300 CAD. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for fabrication. Contact the gallery directly to order a stand. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings bu...

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