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  • Raven Song Rattle

    Francis Horne Sr.

    CA$12,000.00

    Yellow Cedar wood, Wax finish, Acrylic paint

    “Many years ago, my grandfather shared with me the story of Raven and Wild Woman.

    Raven rests high up on the branches of a cedar tree, sunlight reflecting off coal black wings. He turns a bright eye toward the sounds of laughter, head twisting first in one direction then the other, searching the forest floor. Raven calls out, a high-pitched whistle.

    As his search continues, he spots the little ones running across the forest floor in search of the sweet tasting berries ripening in the hot sun. Alerted by the sharp whistling sound the children stop in their tracks. Raven calls out again only this time with words. Raven says, “walk over to me, this is where you will find the sweetest berries.”

    The Wild Woman, hidden in the shadows, watches as the little ones easily follow Raven’s direction. Hungry for a taste of the little ones, she waits and watches as Raven easily gains their trust. Mimicking the Raven’s whistle Wild Woman is pleased to see the children head in her direction. Before the children realize they have been tricked, she has scooped them up in her basket [and carries them away].

    Children are told this story as a warning.”  – As told by Francis Horne Sr.

  • Weavers & Wool

    Dylan Thomas

    CA$200.00

    Serigraph, Edition of 140

    2021

    Unframed

    (For inquiries in Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)

    “This print, titled Weavers and Wool, depicts two Salish Wool Dogs, and is an homage to the role weavers and dog breeders played in shaping Coast Salish culture. The Salish Wool Dog was the only breed of dog in pre-contact North America that was created and maintained through the practice of animal husbandry.

    Through selective breeding, the Coast Salish people maintained a large population of small dogs with thick woolly hair that could be sheered and spun into yarn. This meant, unlike their coastal neighbors, the Coast Salish had a steady supply of wool that allowed them to foster a prolific weaving tradition. Female weavers used the wool to create the classic Coast Salish blankets that were worn by Siem (noble ones). The wool was also an important adornment on many ceremonial objects and regalia. Due to the importance of weaving in Salish culture, the spindle whorls became an object of abundance, many of which were carved with classic Coast Salish imagery. Even today, contemporary Salish artist create prints, panels, glass works, stone works, (etc.) all in the form of the spindle whorl.

    The practice of breeding wool dogs had been practiced for at least 1700 years according to archeological research. Since the dog’s woolly coat was due to a recessive gene, it had required a tremendous amount of work to keep the wool dogs separated from the semi-wild hunting dogs to keep the bloodline pure. So, when Europeans introduced sheep wool to the Salish, the practice of dog breeding was doomed. Since sheep are large, grass-feeding farm-animals — rather than small, meat-eating pets, they were able to generate more wool for far less labour and resources. Therefore, it became too costly to maintain the wool-dogs bloodline, so they began interbreeding with the hunting dogs and European breeds — then quickly vanished.

    Even though the Salish wool dog may be lost forever, it’s legacy lives on in Salish culture: wool still adorns most ceremonial objects, Salish blankets are still worn as regalia, and the spindle whorl has become an icon of Coast Salish art. So with this print, I want to honour the Salish wool dog, Salish dog-breeders, and Salish weavers that helped give Coast Salish culture its unique identity.” – Dylan Thomas

  • Supernatural

    Dylan Thomas

    CA$150.00

    Serigraph, Edition of  72

    2021

    Unframed

    (For inquiries on Custom Framing, please contact the gallery)

  • Salmon Water Waves

    lessLIE

    CA$300.00

    Serigraph, Edition of 100

    2012

    Unframed

    (For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)

     

  • Transformline – Black

    lessLIE

    CA$275.00

    Serigraph, Edition of 100

    2012

    Unframed

    (For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)

  • Journey of Hope – Red

    Joe Wilson

    CA$300.00

    Serigraph, Edition of 200

    2011

    Unframed

    (For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)

    Also available in Blue

    Joe Wilson has created this limited-edition print series illustrating the traditional Coast Salish whorl in which both the male and female Killerwhale are represented in balance and harmony with one another.

    The ‘Journey of Hope’ was designed specifically for the survivors of the tsunami in Japan in 2011 to pay tribute to their survival instincts as well as their future hopes and dreams.

    The Killerwhale is an important crest symbol, associated with power, strength, dignity and communication.

    The Killerwhale is thought to be the reincarnation of great chiefs so they are the majestic protectors of mankind. Many believed that those lost at sea were carried away by the Orca to their villages deep within the ocean and they would be guided to a new life and a new beginning.

    Killerwhale Clans live in Killerwhale Villages deep within the ocean; when at home they remove their skins and live as large humans. Mating once for life and thought to be the reincarnation of great chiefs, these majestic animals are the protectors of mankind. While known to capsize canoes and carry the inhabitants to their Killerwhale Village, they are also reputed to act as guides to humans caught within storms.

  • We’Ve

    lessLIE

    RESERVED

    Serigraph, Edition of 100

    2011

    Unframed

    (For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)

     

  • Journey of Hope – Blue

    Joe Wilson

    CA$300.00

    Serigraph, Edition of 200

    2011

    Unframed

    (For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)

    Also available in Red

    Joe Wilson has created this limited-edition print series illustrating the traditional Coast Salish whorl in which both the male and female Killerwhale are represented in balance and harmony with one another.

    The ‘Journey of Hope’ was designed specifically for the survivors of the tsunami in Japan in 2011 to pay tribute to their survival instincts as well as their future hopes and dreams.

    The Killerwhale is an important crest symbol, associated with power, strength, dignity and communication.

    The Killerwhale is thought to be the reincarnation of great chiefs so they are the majestic protectors of mankind. Many believed that those lost at sea were carried away by the Orca to their villages deep within the ocean and they would be guided to a new life and a new beginning.

    Killerwhale Clans live in Killerwhale Villages deep within the ocean; when at home they remove their skins and live as large humans. Mating once for life and thought to be the reincarnation of great chiefs, these majestic animals are the protectors of mankind. While known to capsize canoes and carry the inhabitants to their Killerwhale Village, they are also reputed to act as guides to humans caught within storms.