Dale Campbell facts for kids
Dale Campbell (born in 1954) is a talented Canadian artist. She is a carver from the Tahltan nation, which is a First Nations group from northern British Columbia. Her Tahltan name is Tahlthama, which means "Tahltan Indian Mother."
About Dale Campbell
Dale Campbell was born in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, in 1954. Her family comes from the Tahltan people, specifically from Telegraph Creek. She belongs to the Wolf clan, which is a special family group within her nation.
In 1972, Dale began learning from famous carvers. She trained with Tahltan carver Dempsey Bob. She also worked with Haida carver Freda Diesing, who was one of the few women carvers at that time. These experiences helped her become a skilled artist.
Dale Campbell is well-known for her important work in Indigenous art in Canada. She has been creating art since 1972. Her artwork started to become widely recognized in the early 2000s. She uses many different materials for her art, like wood, metal, and glass.
Her Artworks
Many of Dale Campbell's artworks are carvings made from wood. She is especially good at carving large totem poles and masks.
One of her famous works is a totem pole she carved in 1982. This totem pole is displayed at the Museum of Northern British Columbia in Prince Rupert.
Dale often attended the annual Santa Fe Indian Market, which is a big art show. There, she won first place for a special paddle carving. This carving was called "eagle harvesting the salmon." It won in the diverse art category.
Dale Campbell also designed the eagle logo for the Museum of Northern British Columbia. Her design won a competition in 1976 and is still used today.
