Corrine Hunt

Kwakwaka’wakw / Tlingit Nations
Corrine Hunt is a member of the Raven Gwa’wina clan from Ts’akis, a Komoyue village on Vancouver Island. Her rich family history includes internationally renowned First Nations artists George Hunt, Henry Hunt, Richard Hunt and Tony Hunt, all of whom have been influential on her art. Uncle Norman Brotchie was also a significant teacher and mentor, introducing Corrine to Kwakwaka’wakw traditions and the art of jewelry-making.
Born in Alert Bay in 1959, Corrine’s paternal grandmother A’neesla’ga,’ a Tlingit noblewoman from Alaska, gave her the name ‘Killer Whale Scratching Her Back on the Beach’ in 1965. Since 1985 she has been creating contemporary art that reflects the themes and traditions of her First Nations Komoyue and Tlingit heritage.
Corrine’s work includes engraved gold and silver jewelry and accessories, sculptural installations such as totem poles, and custom furnishings in carved stainless steel and reclaimed wood, executed in a distinctively contemporary style all of her own. Working with the concept of living culture, Corrine is creating fine art objects that are both aesthetically pleasing and of practical use. She is interested in exploring unique ways to translate the traditions of her First Nations culture; “I want to show how both the First Nations people and the art have evolved,” she explains.
Corrine designed the logo for the World Peace Forum held in Vancouver, 2006. There were installations of her work at the Hilton Hotel, Whistler, and the Office for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
In 2009, she was a co-creator of the medals for the 2010 Olympic Games held in Vancouver. These featured her original designs of the Pacific Northwest Coast crest figures of the Killerwhale and Raven. Corrine’s artistic endeavours were recognized with the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in 2011. As well as her prolific art practice, Corrine is focused on mentoring First Nations artists and other creative practitioners in this present day, and continues to be a forceful supporter of the creative arts in British Columbia.
Exhibitions:
2021 | Kapiguxw’id: Iklegans dudakwo | Gathering: It’s good to see you [again].
September 25 to October 29, 2021
As a contemporary Indigenous designer, Corrine Hunt presents an inspired collection of artistic visions and experiences arising from her travels far away and her hub at home in this multi-media exhibition. Read more details here.
Works by this Artist (Present + Past + Public)
Present Works
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Octopus Ring
Corrine Hunt
RESERVEDSterling silver, 14K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Tapered
Width: 0.5″
Size: 10.5 -
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Hummingbird with Flower Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,550.0014K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Width: 1/4″
Size: 5.75 -
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Killerwhale Pendant
Corrine Hunt
CA$800.0014K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Turquoise oval-shaped gemstone set in 14K Yellow Gold Bezel -
Raven Pendant
Corrine Hunt
CA$825.0014K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Aquamarine circular-shaped gemstone set in 14K Yellow Gold Bezel -
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Raven Wrap Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$500.00Sterling silver, 14K Yellow gold, Engraved
Width: 0.5″
Size: 8 -
Eagle Wrap Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$450.00Sterling silver, 14K Yellow gold, Engraved
Width: 7/16″
Size: 8 -
Wolf Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$380.00Sterling silver, 14K Yellow gold, Engraved
Slightly Concaved
Width: 3/8″
Size: 6.5 -
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Ying Yang Eagles Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,360.0014K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Tapered
Width: 5/16″
Size: 8.25 -
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Hummingbird Pendant
Corrine Hunt
CA$500.00Sterling silver, 14K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Cut-Out Design -
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Eagle Wrap Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$450.00Sterling silver, 14K Rose gold, Engraved
Width: 7/16”
Size: 8.5 -
Eagle Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$450.00Sterling silver, 14K Yellow gold, Engraved
Tapered
Width: 3/8”
Size: 8.5 -
Salmon Trout Head Wrap Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$550.00Sterling silver, 14K Yellow gold, Engraved
Width: 5/8”
Size: 8.75 -
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Raven Wrap Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,610.0014K Yellow Gold, Engraved
97pt Diamond in 14K White Gold Bezel
Width: 1/2″
Size: 6.5 -
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Hummingbird Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$2,000.0014K White gold, Engraved
Cut-Out Design
Width: 3/8″
Size: 7.25 -
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Hummingbirds Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$2,300.0018K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold, Engraved
Cut-Out Design
Width: 1/2″
Size: 7.75 -
Eagle Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$2,440.0018K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold, Engraved
Cut-Out Design
Width: 1/2″
Size: 7 -
Thunderbird Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$420.00Sterling Silver, 14K Rose Gold, Engraved
Concave Band
Size: 6
Width: 3/8″ -
Eagle Wrap Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$450.00Sterling Silver, 14K Rose Gold, Engraved
Size: 5.5
Width: 1/2″ -
Killerwhale Pendant
Corrine Hunt
CA$625.0014K Yellow Gold, Engraved
2 Sapphires in 14K White Gold Bezel settings
Cut-Out Design -
Ga̲lsatɫa̲n (I’m Painting)
Corrine Hunt
CA$600.00Acrylic paint on Board
2021
Unframed
For this piece, Corrine has depicted herself painting and playing around with different Pacific Northwest Coast design forms.
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Proud to Smile (Ma̲nx̲waɫala) Panel
Corrine Hunt
CA$880.00Pine, Reclaimed Red Cedar wood, Acrylic paint, Mother of Pearl
This cheerful small-scale panel features a happy face on a rainbow background. The happy face is meant to be the smiley face emoji, which is one of Corrine’s favourite emojis to use. The rainbow background represents the colours of the Pride flag. Together, these come together to create the panel’s title – “Proud to Smile.”
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G̲wa’wina (Raven with Light) Bracelet
Corrine Hunt
CA$6,200.0014K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Asymmetrical Band, Domed -
Rising Sun Bracelet
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,800.00Sterling silver, 14K Yellow Gold, Engraved
TaperedAs indicated by the title ‘Rising Sun’, this beautiful bracelet depicts the Sun rising on the horizon. Although the Sun is the most prominent figure, the bracelet also features stars, waves and the Moon. The stars can be seen in the background on each side of the Sun, while the waves are carved along the top of the bracelet. The Moon is carved into the bottom of the bracelet, with one half featured on each end of the band. According to Corrine, the figures on the bracelet have been positioned in a way that is meant to mimic the rotation of the Earth.
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A̲wili’g̲ola (All Being Together) Pendant
Corrine Hunt
CA$2,800.0014K Yellow Gold, Engraved
White Moonstone (19 x 15mm, 14cts) Bezel set with 14K Yellow Gold -
Iksamga (Pearl) Pendant
Corrine Hunt
CA$2,200.0014K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Freshwater Pearl from HawaiiThis stunning pendant depicts a delicately carved mussel shell in gold, with a freshwater pearl hanging beneath it.
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Grandpa George, Numas
Corrine Hunt
CA$2,400.00Reclaimed Yellow Cedar wood, Acrylic paint, Copper [Engraved]
“Ethnology of the Kwakiutl, Based on Data Collected by George Hunt -Part I.” by Franz Boas
Grandpa George, Numas is a fascinating portrait piece that Corrine Hunt created in honour of her great-grandfather, George Hunt. Many of George Hunt’s most distinctive features are depicted on the piece – including, most notably, his full-bodied mustache and big blue eyes. Numas is Kwak’wala for “Old Man,” which is how the Hunt family affectionately refers to their former patriarch. He lived to be 79 years old, which was quite impressive for his time.
Corrine Hunt’s sculpture is carved from a half-round of reclaimed yellow cedar wood, which the artist has left partially untouched so as to retain the organic shape and look of the wood. The eye of the sculpture features a miniature copper shield with several Kwak’wala words engraved on the surface. These words are excerpts from Ethnology of the Kwakiutl, Based on Data Collected by George Hunt – Part I, which was edited by Franz Boas and contains extensive information regarding the lifestyle, culture, and customs of the Kwakwaka’wakw peoples and their communities. While the book that accompanies this piece was published in 2011, the original ethnological text was first featured in the Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology in 1914.
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Wolf & Turtle Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$3,600.0014K White Gold, 14K Rose Gold, Engraved
Band on Band, Wavy Edge Design
Width: 3/8″
Size: 12.75 -
Eagle Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$2,400.0014K White Gold, 14K Rose Gold, Engraved
Band on Band, Wavy Edge Design
Width: 5/16″
Size: 5.75 -
Where Air Meets Water (Eagle & Killerwhale) Plate [Black Edition]
Corrine Hunt
CA$85.00 – CA$130.00Recycled Glass
Available in 12″ or 14″
The plate may be hung on the wall – the specific hole in the back is included for this purpose.
The concept for this design is based upon the physical depiction of air meeting water – a droplet of water which creates a swirl as the air affects its surface. The whorl shape created by this abstract notion has produced the forms of an Eagle on the left side of the design and a Killerwhale; its body elusively curving around the right side. Corrine has continued to play with the whirlpool concept by introducing echoing shapes and forms that reflect across the surface of the material and invite the viewer to explore the “water’s” surface.
Plexi-glass display stand not included.
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Where Air Meets Water (Eagle & Killerwhale) Plate [White Edition]
Corrine Hunt
CA$220.00Recycled Glass
Available in 14″ only
White Edition exclusive to Coastal Peoples Gallery
The concept for this design is based upon the physical depiction of air meeting water – a droplet of water which creates a swirl as the air affects its surface. The whorl-shape created by this abstract notion has produced the forms of an Eagle, on the left side of the design, and a Killerwhale; it’s body elusively curving around the right side. Corrine has continued to play with the whirlpool concept by introducing echoing shapes and forms that reflect across the surface of the material and invite the viewer to explore the “water’s” surface.
Plate may be hung on the wall – specific hole in the back included for this purpose.
Plexi-glass stand not included.
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Eagle Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$550.00Sterling silver, 14K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Cut-Out Design Element
Width: 3/8″
Size: 7 -
Eagle & Salmon Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,920.0014K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold, Engraved
Band-on-Band
Width: 5/16″
Size: 7.75 -
Killerwhale Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,920.0014K White Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Band-on-Band
Width: 5/16″
Size: 8.25 -
Killerwhale Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,920.0014K White Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Band-on-Band
Width: 5/16″
Size: 7 -
Eagle & Salmon Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,920.0014K White Gold, 14K Rose Gold, Engraved
Band-on-Band
Width: 5/16″
Size: 7 -
Raven Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,800.0014K White Gold, Textured, Engraved
Band-on-Band
Width: 1/4″
Size: 8.75 -
Hummingbird Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,800.0014K White Gold, Engraved
Band-on-Band
Width: 1/4″
Size: 8.75 -
Olaka Ikux de Nala (It’s a Really Good Day) 2010-20 Panel
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,840.00Wood, Acrylic paint
2010-2020 Commemorative Collection
The design elements and colours of gold, silver and bronze (copper) are representative of the Olympic medals.
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2010 Olympics 10th Anniversary Earrings
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,060.0014K Yellow Gold, Engraved
2010-2020 Commemorative Collection
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Double Killerwhale Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,100.00Sterling silver, 14K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Width: 5/16″
Size: 13.25 -
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Frog Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,680.0014K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Tapered, Cut-Out Design
Width: 7/16″
Size: 7.5 -
“Playing” (Killerwhale) Bracelet
Corrine Hunt
CA$600.00Sterling silver, Textured, Engraved
Slightly Tapered -
Killerwhale Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,680.0014K White Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, Textured, Engraved
Band-on-band
Width: 1/4″
Size: 9 -
Raven Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,680.0014K White Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, Textured, Engraved
Band-on-band
Width: 1/4″
Size: 8 -
Hummingbird Ring
Corrine Hunt
CA$1,440.0014K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold, Engraved
Squared Band
Width: 1/4″
Size:8