Norman Tait, renowned Nisga’a carver who’s totems span the world, dead at 75
VANCOUVER — Norman Tait, a Nisga’a First Nation artist whose work is displayed around the world, has died at the age of 75.
Tait was known for carving totems, but the self-taught artist’s work also includes masks, jewelry and photos.
He died of cancer in Vancouver on May 21, one day after his birthday.
Valerie Tait, his oldest child, said in an interview Wednesday that her father’s totems are on display in many locations, including his Nisga’a home in northwest British Columbia, Chicago and Japan, and he even carved a pole for the Royal Family in London.