{"product_id":"serving-board-whales","title":"Serving Board - Whales by Ernest Swanson","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhales Serving Board by Ernest Swanson | Native Northwest – Haida Indigenous Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest's coastal waters to your table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhales Serving Board by Ernest Swanson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautiful combination of Indigenous artistry, natural materials, and thoughtful design. Featuring original artwork by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErnest Swanson, a Haida Indigenous artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this elegant serving board celebrates the magnificent whales that inspire wonder along the Pacific Northwest coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from durable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacacia hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the board features a removable glass insert measuring 12\" x 7.25\". Swanson's striking whale artwork is printed on the reverse of the glass using food-safe ink, allowing the design to remain beautifully visible while providing a practical surface for serving cheeses, charcuterie, appetizers, and other favorite treats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're hosting friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, this distinctive serving board adds a meaningful artistic touch to your table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Symbolism of the Whale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhales hold important cultural significance in many Indigenous communities of the Northwest Coast. Depending on the Nation, family, and artistic tradition, whale imagery may be connected to ancestry, identity, relationships with the ocean, and the importance of community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for their intelligence, close family bonds, and remarkable journeys through the sea, whales also inspire broader associations with connection, strength, and the mysteries of the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErnest Swanson's artwork offers an opportunity to appreciate contemporary Haida design while celebrating the marine environment that connects coastal communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Chose It for Millstream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Millstream, we're continually inspired by the incredible marine life of the Salish Sea. 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