{"product_id":"the-hunt-wasgo-red-cedar-paddle-by-billy-yovanovich-haida-copy","title":"\"Fisherman's Paddle\" Red Cedar Paddle by Billy NC Yovanovich (Haida)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/strong\u003e60 x 6.5 x 2 inches (152.4 x 16.51 x 5.08 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red cedar, acrylic paint, New Zealand abalone inlay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe paddle showcases a blue heron and an eagle, each representing Billy Yovanovich's traditional crests. The heron symbolizes patience and grace, while the eagle stands for speed and strength. Together, they serve as powerful reminders of these essential qualities to the art of fishing. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe rope finish carved in the handles represents the fisherman's lines in the water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe artist, Billy Yovanovich, also danced this paddle at the launch of the Beloved Canoe, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTluuwee Kwiiyaas\u003c\/span\u003e on August 24, 2024, making this paddle truly special. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBilly Yovanovich, who is a skilled woodcarver, carves his paddles with the intention of manipulating the traditional paddle design to suit his vision. He carves out an additional surface of the paddle just below the handle. This allows for more space to fully express his design concepts. As well as a larger lower paddle blade, that together become the perfect canvas for expressing these stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBy Haida Artist, Billy NC Yovanovich, Kuuhlaanuu:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBilly NC Yovanovich, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKuuhlaanuu is \u003c\/span\u003ea Haida artist born from Ts’aahl Eagle clan. Billy is an emerging artist who has apprenticed under both the late Timmy Boyko and Garner Moody for carving. And also had the pleasure of learning formline and design from the late Ben Davidson and his father Robert Davidson. With all of these different teachers I have learned a unique style of which is my own taking inspiration from all of my teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do we ship your art?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur mission is to ensure that every piece arrives in the same condition it left us in so that you can enjoy your artwork right away. Our packaging methods follow museum-quality recommendations to protect and preserve fine art.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Crating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe package this piece using the soft crating method. We start with wrapping the artwork in acid-free glassine. Then we add multiple layers of protection, including bubble wrap, and a vapor barrier to protect against moisture, which is then enclosed in a box made from heavy-duty foam board and further enclosed in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecorrugated heavy-duty cardboard. We ship UPS, which includes full insurance, a tracking number, and an adult signature, which is required upon delivery. We also complete all necessary customs clearance paperwork for items traveling outside Canada. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur packaging methods adhere to museum and fine art standards to ensure your artwork arrives safely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestimonials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“​​The UPS delivery man was very complimentary about the crating, saying it was the best he had seen! The Fisherman's Delight is in excellent condition! I'm so happy with it. Thank you for all your help and for following up to make certain that all was good with it. Excellent customer care and service!  We've already made multiple recommendations for you and your business to friends who are also visiting Haida Gwaii.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The piece made it home intact and we are in the process of framing. Thanks for the help with this.”  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Excellent packaging job.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description bottom\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease do not hesitate to\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalcabingallery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" data-kmt=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalcabingallery.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalcabingallery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalcabingallery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #255c93;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #255c93;\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e should you have any inquiries. We look forward to attending to your needs with the utmost care and attention to detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crystal Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45545406628097,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/5331\/0253\/files\/Billy-Fisherman-Paddle-3.jpg?v=1726171599","url":"https:\/\/www.crystalcabingallery.com\/products\/the-hunt-wasgo-red-cedar-paddle-by-billy-yovanovich-haida-copy","provider":"Crystal Cabin Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}