I wish we lived in a world where people could borrow from each others cultures, and hey if it isn't exactly accurate or you mixed Kwaguilth and Salish culture, it's no big deal because the overall artwork is stylish and respectful.
I don't think the guy who made the Stanley Park totem with the Thunderbird has a monopoly on the image of a thunderbird. If Daveart was inspired by it, he should acknowledge that, but that is the extent of it.
Having said all that, I think it would have been fantastic if Holtby was able to source a First Nations artist who is capable of producing a goalie mask that is NHL-level quality. But I certainly don't fault him at all for using a vendor he is comfortable with.
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