{"title":"Living Traditions - Satellite Exhibition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving Traditions: Indigenous Art of the Northwest Coast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exhibition celebrating the enduring artistic traditions of the Northwest Coast Indigenous Peoples. This exhibition brings together an array of hand-carved masks, paddles, panels, and limited-edition prints, all created by First Nations artists who are deeply connected to their communities and cultures. Through their work, these artists carry forward generations of knowledge, tell stories, honour their ancestors, and express their identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2931\/files\/Living_Traditions_Poster_small_947fa1d4-d88d-49b9-8a8b-85a49489b91d_600x600.jpg?v=1791239102\" style=\"margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in traditions passed down for generations, each piece reflects the continuity of Northwest Coast Indigenous art as a living tradition. While honouring ancestral teachings, today's artists continue to build upon them, ensuring these cultural practices thrive - remaining vibrant, relevant, and meaningful for future generations. Together, these works celebrate the resilience, creativity, and enduring strength of Northwest Coast Indigenous cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sandblasted-24-inch-raven-panel","title":"Sandblasted 24\" Raven Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis Raven Red Cedar Panel is sandblasted and painted in acrylic by \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMischievous and curious, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplays many important roles in Pacific Northwest Coast Culture. For some, he symbolizes creation, transformation, knowledge, prestige as well as the complexity of nature and the subtlety of truth. He also symbolizes the unknown and shows that every person sees the world in a different way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more information about and examples of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsofthewestcoast.com\/collections\/the-raven-symbol\"\u003eThe Raven\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNorthwest Coast First Nations symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red cedar panel is about 23 3\/4 inches or 60 1\/2 centimeters in diameter and about 1 3\/4 inches or about 4 1\/2 centimeters thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raven Panel has been signed and dated by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this item is Sold Out, please email us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\"\u003einfo@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as we may be able to give you a quote to have a similar one made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trevor Hunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39617727823981,"sku":"Sandblasted 24\" Raven Panel by Trevor Hunt","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2931\/files\/24inRavenPanel1.jpg?v=1779579566"},{"product_id":"raven-maskette","title":"Raven Maskette","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis Raven Maskette is hand-carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. It has been carved from basswood, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esits on a removable cedar base\u003c\/span\u003e, and has been painted in black and blue acrylic. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMischievous and curious, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplays many important roles in Pacific Northwest Coast Culture. For some, he symbolizes creation, transformation, knowledge, prestige as well as the complexity of nature and the subtlety of truth. He also symbolizes the unknown and shows that every person sees the world in a different way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more information about and examples of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsofthewestcoast.com\/collections\/the-raven-symbol\"\u003eThe Raven\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNorthwest Coast First Nations symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture, including the base, measures approximately 9.25 inches or 23.5 centimeters high, 3.5 inches or 9 centimeters wide, and 8 inches or 20.5 centimeters deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this item is Sold Out, please email us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\"\u003einfo@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as we may be able to give you a quote to have a similar one made. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rod Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45742868169019,"sku":"Raven Maskette by Rod Smith","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2931\/files\/RavenMaskette1_6698c72d-aa8e-46b0-8a75-2bd51b6154d0.jpg?v=1778364530"},{"product_id":"seal-head-sculpture","title":"Seal Head Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis Seal Head Sculpture was hand-carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. Each seal head is carved from basswood, painted in acrylic, and features synthetic whiskers. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style, which can be seen on this sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture, excluding the whiskers, measures approximately 5 inches or 12 1\/2 centimeters high, 4 1\/2 inches or 11 1\/2 centimeters wide, and 3 1\/4 inches or 8 1\/4 centimeters deep. Including the whiskers, the sculpture measures 5 inches or 12 1\/2 centimeters high, 5 inches or 12 1\/2 centimeters wide, and 8 1\/2 inches or 21 1\/2 centimeters deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The price is for one seal head. Please make a selection from the variant options on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this item is Sold Out, please email us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:info@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\"\u003einfo@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as we may be able to give you a quote to have a similar one made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rod Smith","offers":[{"title":"Dark Green","offer_id":46391175577915,"sku":"Green Seal Head Sculpture by Rod Smith","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \u0026 Grey","offer_id":46391175610683,"sku":"White \u0026 Grey Seal Head Sculpture by Rod Smith-2","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":46391175643451,"sku":"Red Seal Head Sculpture by Rod Smith-3","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Blue","offer_id":46391175708987,"sku":"Blue Seal Head Sculpture by Rod Smith-5","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":46391175741755,"sku":"Black Seal Head Sculpture by Rod Smith-6","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2931\/files\/Seal_Heads_1.jpg?v=1767052483"},{"product_id":"owl-mask-by-ernest-puglas","title":"Owl Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Owl Mask was hand-carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Ernest Puglas. It has been carved from red cedar, painted in black, brown, and mustard yellow acrylic, and is adorned with three small bundles of cedar bark, as well as goose and grouse feathers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSymbol represents a bird of wisdom and intuition, magic and prophecy. Owls are often seen as messengers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more information about and examples of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsofthewestcoast.com\/collections\/the-owl-symbol\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/spiritsofthewestcoast.com\/collections\/the-owl-symbol\"\u003eThe Owl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNorthwest Coast First Nations symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mask measures approximately 13 1\/2 inches or 34 1\/4 centimeters high, 13 inches or 33 centimeters wide, and 7 1\/2 inches or 19 centimeters deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ernest Puglas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43732372750651,"sku":"Owl Mask by Ernest Puglas","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2931\/files\/OwlMask3_6d34e047-f377-443c-9d35-26e0baa4ce57.jpg?v=1697661946"},{"product_id":"wolf-maskette","title":"Wolf Maskette","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis Wolf Maskette was hand-carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. It has been carved from basswood, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esits on a removable red cedar base\u003c\/span\u003e, and has been painted in acrylic. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWolf \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSymbol represents loyalty, strong family ties, good communication, education, understanding, and intelligence. 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It has been carved from basswood and painted in black and green acrylic. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrca or Killer Whale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel, community and protection. He is said to protect those who travel away from home, and to lead them back when the time comes. Orcas will often stay their whole life with the same pod and raise each calf with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFind more information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e about\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and examples of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsofthewestcoast.com\/collections\/the-orca-symbol-or-killer-whale\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Orca\/Killer Whale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Northwest Coast First Nations symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture, including the base, measures approximately 9 inches or 23 centimeters high, 6 inches or 15 1\/4 centimeters wide, and 3 1\/2 inches or 9 centimeters deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this item is Sold Out, please email us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\"\u003einfo@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as we may be able to give you a quote to have a similar one made. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rod Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45162851598651,"sku":"Orca\/Killer Whale Dorsal Fin by Rod Smith","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2931\/files\/OrcaFin5_84c6f1f8-afb4-4094-b903-eae50cea78e8.jpg?v=1767987983"},{"product_id":"orca-killer-whale-sculpture","title":"Orca\/Killer Whale Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis Killer Whale Sculpture was hand-carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. 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It was carved in red cedar by her partner Cody Lafrance, then hand-painted with black and purple acrylic by Jessica. The paddle was then inlaid with abalone shells.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHummingbird\u003c\/strong\u003e teaches you to appreciate and love the miracle of living and to help you focus on the positivity in your life. 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It has been carved from basswood, painted in acrylic, and features glass eyes. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Loon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a solitary bird of the wilderness that symbolizes tranquility, serenity and the reawakening of old hopes, wishes and dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFind more information about and examples of\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsofthewestcoast.com\/collections\/the-loon-symbol\"\u003e The Loon\u003c\/a\u003e Northwest Coast First Nations symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture measures approximately 12\" inches or 30.5 centimetres long, 6\" inches or 15 centimetres tall, and 5\" inches or 12 1\/2 centimetres wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ef97e0ae-7fff-682f-f8b4-9fd635156ef1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this item is sold out, please email us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as we may be able to give you a quote to have a similar one made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rod Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50877451010363,"sku":null,"price":2350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2931\/files\/LoonSculpture1.jpg?v=1787948108"},{"product_id":"supernatural-halibut-man","title":"Supernatural Halibut Man Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Supernatural Halibut Man Mask was hand-carved by Kwakwaka'wakw artist James Kwaksistala. It has been carved from red cedar, painted in black, green, and red acrylic and features cedar bark, a prominent crystal, orange glass beads and dentalium shell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e’Namxxiyalegiyu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eLong ago, a man was warned through a dream sent by the Creator that a great flood was coming. In the dream he was instructed to go to the ocean and wait, because a powerful being would rise from the depths to help him.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen the rains began and the waters covered the land, the sea brought forth ’Namxxiyalegiyu, a vast supernatural\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ehalibut\u003c\/span\u003e-like being whose name is often translated as “something terrible” or “fearsome one.” The creature was immense — so large that when it surfaced, the tides throughout the world were said to fall back.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe man climbed onto the back of this great sea being. Compared to it, he was small and vulnerable. As the flood continued, ’Namxxiyalegiyu protected him beneath the ocean and enabled him to survive in the underwater world — a gift made possible through the Creator’s power.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen the waters finally receded, the great being returned the man to his homeland. Discovering that no other people remained, he took the name Namukustolis, meaning “Only One in the World.” He came ashore near the mouth of what is now known as the Nimpkish River.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause of this act of protection and survival, ’Namxxiyalegiyu became a foundational crest and ancestral figure for the ’Namgis First Nation. The Nation’s name is understood to derive from this powerful being and the origin story connected to it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mask measures approximately 18 inches or 46 centimeters high, 16 inches or 41 centimeters wide, and 8 inches or 20 centimeters deep including the protruding crystal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis item is not available for shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact the gallery for pickup\/delivery options. This item is eligible for in-gallery pickup, or delivery within the Vancouver Island, Powell River, and Vancouver mainland area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Kwaksistala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51177132032315,"sku":"Medicine Man Mask by James Kwaksistala","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2931\/files\/SupernaturalHalibutMan1.jpg?v=1776365865"},{"product_id":"ladybug-sculpture","title":"Ladybug Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Ladybug sculpture was carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. It features 3 removeable and reversable blades of grass, that can be easily rearranged. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture, including the base, measures approximately 10\" inches or 25.5 centimetres tall, 10\" inches or 25.5 centimetres long, and 4\" inches or 10 centimetres deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-4d4d7b46-7fff-5092-979b-7577248baad7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this item is sold out, please email us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@spiritsofthewestcoast.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as we may be able to give you a quote to have a similar one made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rod Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51506743017787,"sku":"Ladybug Sculpture by Rod Smith","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2931\/files\/LadybugSculpture1.jpg?v=1785016545"},{"product_id":"bear-paddle-by-tom-hunt","title":"Bear Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bear Paddle was deeply hand-carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Tom D. 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He makes lonely periods of life far easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFind more information about and examples of\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsofthewestcoast.com\/collections\/the-bear-symbol\"\u003e The Bear\u003c\/a\u003e Northwest Coast First Nations symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paddle measures approximately 64 inches or 162.5 centimetres long, 7.5 inches or 19 centimetres wide, and 0.75 inches or 2 centimetres deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom D. Hunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51658040705339,"sku":null,"price":4300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2931\/files\/BearPaddle1_885f2d65-86fc-4090-ac00-82cdd6ffd49c.jpg?v=1788641049"},{"product_id":"abundance-painting","title":"Abundance Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Abundance\" is an original painting by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. 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Orcas will often stay their whole life with the same pod and raise each calf with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind more information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e about\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and examples of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsofthewestcoast.com\/collections\/the-orca-symbol-or-killer-whale\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Orca\/Killer Whale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Northwest Coast First Nations symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalmon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esymbolizes abundance, fertility, prosperity and renewal. 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