Robert Rufus 7 3/4" Killer Whale Jumping ART CARDS As a member of the

As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation

What had been a reciprocal system between the two civilizations became a pattern of white dominance

an Indigenous (Syilx) boy

This piece is inspired by the Resident Killer Whales in BC

delighting astronauts at the International Space Station four times (in 1996

Robert Rufus 7 3/4" Killer Whale Jumping ART CARDS As a member of theRobert Rufus is a carver from Alert Bay, BC, with 20 years of experience. Drawing on his Kwagiulth heritage, he carves primarily in cedar and is inspired by renowned carver Gary Thomas. Robert's pieces let him share his culture, demonstrating his connection with traditional methods of carving.