Salmon PaddleThis Salmon paddle titled Playground was painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. The paddle was made from yellow cedar and painted in black and red acrylic. Rod is perhaps best known for his precise and elegant painting style. The blade of the paddle features a school of salmon design, while the shaft features repeating formline design elements that call to mind fish scales or gills. The Salmon symbolizes abundance, fertility, prosperity and