Shaun Peterson (Qwalsius)
Puyallup Tribe; born Puyallup, Washington, 1975
Peterson’s work continues the ancient artistic traditions of the Northwest Coast First Peoples, particularly the art of the Southern regions that encompass the many tribes of Western Washington and Southern British Columbia known as Salish territory.
In the fall of 2005, Shaun received the Native name Qwalsius; which belonged to his great grandfather. In receiving the name, by tradition Shaun accepted responsibility to honor, through his creative expression, not only his immediate family, but the community which he is part of as well as the ancestors.
For additional information and images visit the artist's website: http://www.qwalsius.com/ [accessed Oct 2021]
source: the artist's website and Stonington Gallery
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- Puyallup
Nez Perce Tribe, Assiniboine First Nation, Chippewa Tribe; born Hermiston, Oregon, 1946
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