Totem Symbols: Hummingbird Categories: Masks,Plaques,Totem Poles Artists: Tyrone Joseph Styles: Canadian First Nations HummingbirdJoyful messengers who represent peace, affection, and good fortune. The Hummingbird is a living rainbow that captures the sunlight and turns it into a jewel on its wings, signifying love, beauty and healing. This tiny bird is also called "Sah Sen" and is considered good luck, especially if seen before a major event. Tyrone JosephTyrone Joseph was born in 1951 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is a member of the Coast Salish Tribe of the Squamish Nation, Capilano Reserve. Tyrone is one of eight creative brothers and, as a result, was inspired to begin carving before 10 years old under the influence of his family and the elders in the community. Tyrone is a self-taught accomplished artist whose attention to detail and traditional style are evident in each piece he creates. He uses red and yellow cedar as his medium to carve plaques, drums, paddles, totem poles, masks and sculptures. Tyrone incorporates many family crest symbols into to his works in the hope to protect his cultural history for upcoming generations.
