“(This) piece honors my great-great-grandfather.” Juror comment: A bold piece, beautifully conceived, sculpted and painted crest hat or helmet. Lines are very fine and steady. 

“This dance necklace raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW). The spirit of all MMIW on his forehead and the red hand print over his mouth. Paua shell inlays for teeth, earrings, and eyes.” - Herb Sheakley [...]

“(I) plan on spending the rest of my life learning and teach(ing) my kids as much of their clan history as possible. That’s something very few people have … and that needs to change starting with this next generation.” – Herb Sheakley [...]