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Derek Wilson
Haisla Artist
Derek is the eldest in
his family. He was born November 29,1950 at a place called Butedale
(Princess Royal Island) which is located south of Prince Rupert. His
origin is of the Kitlope Tribe which translates to people of the rock.
His traditional First Nations name translates to (NO one can reach the
top of his head). His dad is the head chief of his
tribe. Derek has been carving since 1958. His uncle Henry Robertson
taught him how to carve with wood. He then moved into carving silver
& gold which he learned on his own. He presently resides in Vancouver.
His parents are the late Wilfred Wilson & his mother is Beatrice
Wilson. His hobbies include watching horse races & he carves full
time for his living. He understands his language which is the Haisla
dialect. There is 7 boys & 5 girls in his family. He belongs to
the killer whale clan. His grandmother was Tshimshian & his grandfather
was Kitlope.
Gold Carver
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