Northwest Coast
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Iksduq’iya & Qolun (Eagle & Beaver) Box
Lyle Wilson
Price upon requestSterling Silver, Engraved and Textured on Hollow-ware2015
“My father’s Eagle Clan adopted me, but I was actually born into my mother’s Beaver Clan. Since the Haisla followed a matrilineal system, whereby every child was automatically included into its mother’s clan, my unusual adoption was due to the circumstances of the Eagle Clan having so many of its members die. Due to the early and unfamiliar diseases, everyone feared the clan would eventually become extinct.
I’ve always loved the look of a full-size, traditional wooden bent-box and liked the idea of a smaller, silver box using the same traditional proportions. It adds a unique sculptural look to any small box which, once seen, becomes a more appreciated detail with every subsequent examination. The box’s construction technique is very deceptive; it looks solid but is actually a box-within-a-box, with the hollow spaces between each ‘box’ allowing for visually thicker walls. For this box, I decided to honor my connections to both Haisla Clans – Beaver and Eagle – by engraving each on one-half of the box. The box’s lid has another Eagle engraved on the top, and the Halibut, a sub-crest shared by both clans, is engraved around the edges.”
-Lyle Wilson, 2016
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“After the Ancients” Bracelet
Lyle Wilson
Price upon requestSterling silver, Textured, Engraved, Repoussé, Chased
Hinged with Sterling silver Catch
2015“Exploring one’s roots brings a healthy appreciation of one’s place in the scheme of things. The Pacific Northwest Coast (PNC) formline has undergone changes over the passage of time. What I wanted to do was to pay homage to that earlier, cleaner, straightforward, massive look of PNC art because it captures the sense of that era’s time. I learned from what work they left behind and so it impacts the work I do today.
In this bracelet, a mixture of modern techniques – repoussé, chasing, engraving, texturing, fabrication – has been added to a deceptively simple facial image that’s present on early traditional bent-boxes; a face thought to represent a supernatural guardian of any treasures contained within the box.
For me, and for this exhibition, this style of PNC imagery depiction on a bracelet seemed to be something that had a sense of inevitability because I have such admiration and respect for ancient PNC artists”
-Lyle Wilson, 2016
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Crooked Beak, Hok Hok, and Ravens Hamasta Mask
Donald Svanvik
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Cedar bark, Acrylic paint
Articulated Mask
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Cod Swallowing the Moon Panel
Joe David
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Bronze cast, Acrylic paint
This panel is created from one single piece of Cedar wood, which is a minimum of 500 years old.
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3. Eagle, Killerwhale, Bear & Frog Model Pole
Christian White
Price upon requestArgillite, Catlinite, Abalone shell
Argillite is grey colour and a relatively soft stone to carve which hardens over time as it begins to oxidize once removed from the mine. As it is relatively a limited resource, it is difficult to obtain large pieces from the quarry. Apart from small totem poles like this, the kinds of objects carved from Argillite include plates with carved and incised designs, pendants, pipes, small boxes, and sculptured figures.
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Wolf Headdress
Tom Eneas
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Fur, Acrylic paint
On stand
19 x 7.5 x 21.5″ (including fur)
27.5 x 8 x 21.5″ (including stand)
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Eagle Ring
Jim Hart RCA
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, 14pt Diamond, Bezel Setting
Cast & Reworked by Hand
Width: 3/8″
Size: 11 -
Halxinix (Orca) & Eel Sculpture
Lyle Wilson
Price upon requestMarine Ivory, Abalone shell
For more details on shipping Ivory outside of Canada, please click here and then click open the Shipping section and scroll down to read more on Shipping Restrictions.
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Pookmis Mask
Douglas David
Price upon requestYellow Cedar wood, Cedar bark, Feathers, Acrylic paint
27 x 13 x 6″ (including bark)
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Hawk Moon Pendant
Rick Adkins
Price upon request22K Yellow Gold, Abalone shell, Cast
Edition of 12
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Ceremonial Talking Stick
Dr. Richard Hunt RCA
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Abalone shell (over 150 individual inlaid pieces), Acrylic paint
More images available upon request.
69 x 12 x 11″ (including base)
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Eagle Ring
Philip Janze
Price upon request14K Yellow Gold, Cast, Engraved
Domed, Tapered
Width: 3/8″
Size: 5.5 -
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Eagle & Killerwhale Bangle Bracelet
Corrine Hunt
Price upon request14K Yellow Gold, Engraved
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Eagle’s Play Glass Rattle
Susan Point RCA
Price upon requestHand blown glass, Red Cedar wood base
This beautiful contemporary rattle is made with hand-blown glass, an example of Susan Point’s balance between traditional and contemporary styles. It demonstrates her ability to diversify, yet reveals her respect for tradition and ancient mythology. Based on an ancient implement, a spindle whorl was used for spinning wool into yarn for the process of creating fine woolen blankets.
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37. Can U Bear to Sea It Panel
Ben Davidson
Price upon requestCast Bronze and Forton, Patina
Edition of 9
Framed
26 x 20.5 x 2.5″
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Lalag°ada (Butterfly) Pendant
Lyle Wilson
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, Abalone shell, Repousse, Chased, Engraved, Textured
2013“As kids, we chased after butterflies (Monarch, Painted Lady, Swallowtails, etc.) despite an elder telling us they were once considered ‘souls of dead.’ Of course, we were too young to pay attention to that concept, but with the passage of time, my memories of all those beautiful Lalag°ada (butterfly) tugged at my ‘muse.’
Traditionally, a Lalag°ada meant different things to different Pacific Northwest Coast groups: companion, messenger, savior, supernatural spirit. To me, it’s a pleasant memory from a less complicated time.”
-Lyle Wilson, 2016
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35. Raven and His Family Mask
Ben Davidson
Price upon requestCast Forton, Aluminum paint, simulated “Gun Metal” patina finish
Limited Edition of 9
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Fledgling Raven Earrings
Gwaai Edenshaw
Price upon request20K Yellow Gold, Abalone shell, Cast
Artist Proof
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Killerwhale Ring
Corrine Hunt
Price upon request14K White Gold, Sapphire, Engraved
Width: 5/16″
Size: 7.5 -
Where Air Meets Water: The Eagle and Killerwhale Panel
Corrine Hunt
Price upon requestBone ash, graphite and aluminum composite
Limited edition of 9
Please ask us about custom orders
In this panel design Corrine Hunt has propelled her use of the medium in such a way that she invites a ‘contemporary’ perception of form. The panel is made from a composite of bone ash, graphite, and aluminum; the organic black colour coming from the ash. The panel itself has been cut from a technically controlled machine, and then has been hand-finished and polished to a luminous sheen.
Corrine’s concept for the panel is based upon the physical depiction of air meeting water; a drop 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 upper left side of the panel, and an Orca; it’s body elusively curving around the right side of the panel. Corrine has continued to play with the whirlpool concept by introducing echoing shapes and forms that reflect across the surface of the panel and invite the viewer to explore the “water’s” surface.
In First Nations art and culture, the Eagle is seen as the symbol of status, power, peace, and friendship, whilst the Killerwhale is revered for its powerful hunting ability and is considered to be the sea manifestation of the Wolf. Both in legend and in the wild, the Killerwhale guards its family for a lifetime. Again, the artist is working around the model of “Air meeting Water”, both visually and in her choice of crest figures.
The artist’s intention in her design is to mesmerize the viewer; she combines traditional formlines of the Northwest Coast with the interpretive concepts of post modernism, allowing the eye to move seamlessly and always see something new.
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Tsimshian Journey Drum
Henry Green
Price upon requestHide, Acrylic paint
Stand is available at an additional cost
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Tide Walker
Ben Davidson
Price upon requestSerigraph, Edition of 77
2017
Unframed
(For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)
Ben Davidson’s Tide Walker is a remarkably expressive serigraph by one of the Northwest Coast’s foremost artists. The blend of traditional and contemporary formlines, as well as the use of rich and saturated colour, joins to create an aesthetic that is distinctly a Ben Davidson work.
Below are the artist’s own words regarding this piece:
“Tide Walker exists in the space between the land and the ocean. From afar, he appears as a dorsal fin, so we imagine his body beneath the waves. We are so desperate to be the first to see the killer whale that we allow our minds to complete his story before we have time to determine the truth. We are so swiftly lured into believing the surface story that we rarely take time to consider what lies beneath.” (Davidson, 2017).
Ben Davidson is an internationally-renowned contemporary First Nations artist. He is the son of Robert Davidson, also of international fame. Ben stays true to his Haida ancestry, while always pushing the boundaries of traditional artwork.
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Gax (Raven): Shamanic Version of Light
Lyle Wilson
Price upon requestMarine Ivory, Abalone shell
For more details on shipping Ivory outside of Canada, please click here and then click open the Shipping section and scroll down to read more on Shipping Restrictions.
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Raven Stealing the Light Basket
Isabel Rorick RCA
Price upon requestSpruce root, Acrylic paintHand-painted by Alfred Adams (Isabel’s brother)
Isabel Rorick comes from a long line of weavers, including her great-grandmother Isabella Edenshaw; her grandmother, Selina Peratrovich; her mother, Primrose Adams, and her Aunt, Delores Churchill. Using the Haida language of form, Isabel incorporates many traditional designs into her baskets and hats, like that of the dragonfly, raven’s tail, and spider web or slug trail.
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Raven with Light Feast Bowl
Lionel Samuels
Price upon requestArgillite, Abalone shell
Lionel Samuels’ Raven with Light Feast Bowl is a stunning example of his workmanship in argillite. He created the feast bowl in the form of a Raven, embellished with inlays of abalone shell. Lionel takes the Raven, revered as the hero, creator, trickster and transformer, as his family crest symbol. This feast bowl is a beautiful tribute to the important crest figure.
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Watchman, Eagles, Frog & Human Totem Pole
Garner Moody
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
For inquiries on totem pole commissions, please click here.
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Bear Basket
Isabel Rorick RCA
Price upon requestSpruce root, Acrylic paintHand-painted by Robin Rorick
Isabel Rorick comes from a long line of weavers, including her great-grandmother Isabella Edenshaw; her grandmother, Selina Peratrovich; her mother, Primrose Adams, and her Aunt, Delores Churchill. Using the Haida language of form, Isabel incorporates many traditional designs into her baskets and hats, like that of the dragonfly, raven’s tail, and spider web or slug trail.
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Hummingbird Ring
Frank Paulson
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold Rails, Engraved
Cut-Out Design
Width: 7/16″
Size: 8.25 -
Hummingbird Ring
Frank Paulson
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold Rails, Engraved
Cut-Out Design
Width: 7/16″
Size: 9 -
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Raven Chief Spoon
Darrell White
Price upon requestArgillite, Catlinite, Abalone shell, Mastodon Ivory, 14k Yellow Gold, Sterling silverYew wood base
For more details on shipping Ivory outside of Canada, please click here and then click open the Shipping section and scroll down to read more on Shipping Restrictions.
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Qolun (Beaver) Totem Pole
Lyle Wilson
Price upon requestYellow Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
This stunning pole was inspired by the story of how the Beaver Clan came to be part of the Haisla Nation. Each figure depicted on the pole represents an important episode in the journey that the characters in the story take. From top to bottom, the figures being depicted include a squirrel, a halibut, a giant man that is holding an otter, and two beavers.
This particular Haisla story is quite old, and Lyle is one of the few individuals who still knows all of the details. The pole is Lyle’s contemporary portrayal of the tale, which pays tribute to the ancient family connections between the present-day Haisla and their neighbors.
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Eagle Ring
Philip Janze
Price upon request14K Yellow Gold, Cast, Engraved
Domed, Tapered
Width: 3/8″
Sizes 5.75 -
Eagle Ring
Gary Olver
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, Abalone shell, Cast
Width: 7/16″
Size: 10.5 -
Echo (SP)
Ben Davidson
Price upon requestSerigraph, State Proof I
2018
Unframed
(For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)
“My father’s understanding of Greatest Echo, is that this supernatural being has the ability to echo the past and bring it into the future. We dance the Greatest Echo masks to remind ourselves of our responsibility to learn the knowledge of the previous generations and to make that knowledge meaningful in our daily lives.
Yellow is echoed in each of these [designs]. It represents the knowledge of our ancestors. Our knowledge was strong before contact. It was passed from generation to generation without threat. Attempts to assimilate us and erase our identities through colonization resulted in our knowledge being muted; this was a dark period in our history. However, despite this, we continued to pass on our knowledge to our children.
Today, our connection to this ancient knowledge is emerging once again. We must continue to move forward, but, as my tsinii told my father, ‘You have to look back once and a while to see where you came from, so you can always find your way back.’”
– Ben Davidson, 2018
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Supreme Echo (SP)
Ben Davidson
Price upon requestSerigraph, State Proof II
2018
Unframed
(For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)
“My father’s understanding of Greatest Echo, is that this supernatural being has the ability to echo the past and bring it into the future. We dance the Greatest Echo masks to remind ourselves of our responsibility to learn the knowledge of the previous generations and to make that knowledge meaningful in our daily lives.
Yellow is echoed in each of these [designs]. It represents the knowledge of our ancestors. Our knowledge was strong before contact. It was passed from generation to generation without threat. Attempts to assimilate us and erase our identities through colonization resulted in our knowledge being muted; this was a dark period in our history. However, despite this, we continued to pass on our knowledge to our children.
Today, our connection to this ancient knowledge is emerging once again. We must continue to move forward, but, as my tsinii told my father, ‘You have to look back once and a while to see where you came from, so you can always find your way back.’”
– Ben Davidson, 2018
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Ceremonial Bentwood Box
Joe David
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
1992
Specific and unique to the Northwest Coast People is the bentwood or bent-corner box or container. A most outstanding item of the First Nations people, it is a made from one single plank of wood through a lengthy steaming process – a method strictly adapted by the coastal peoples.
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Supernatural Loon Bracelet
David Neel
Price upon request14K Yellow Gold, Engraved
In ancient Kwakwaka’wakw stories, the Loon aids the protagonist, taking him on its back and transporting him to the undersea realm, where animals live much like humans. It represents a helper spirit that is the portal or doorway to a supernatural world.
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Raven-Finned Killerwhale Ring
Alvin Adkins
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Heavy Gauge, Tapered
Width: 3/8″
Size: 7.75 -
Split Eagle Design Ring
Alvin Adkins
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Heavy Gauge, Tapered
Width: 3/8″
Size: 7.75 -
Raven & Light Ring
Alvin Adkins
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, Engraved
Heavy Gauge, Tapered
Width: 3/8″
Size: 8.25 -
Wolf of the Sea Panel
Moy Sutherland
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Acrylic paint
Moy Sutherland’s “Wolf of the Sea” Panel is a striking depiction of a powerful Pacific Northwest Coast figure. The size of the panel allows the full figure to pan down the face of the wood, inviting the eyes of all in its vicinity. Combined with a generous use of Abalone inlay, the final result is a truly impressive work of art.
The Wolf is seen as a symbol of patience, individuality, provider, unity, and family. Out of all the animals, Wolves are believed to have the strongest supernatural powers and are often sought as spirit aids by hunters. Wolves are the counterpart to the Killerwhale. They are fierce protectors of family and are known to mate for a lifetime.
The Killerwhale, often referred to as the “Wolf of the Sea,” is associated with family, power, strength, dignity and communication. Like the Wolf, Killerwhales are fierce protectors and mate for a lifetime. According to coastal First Nations oral traditions, Killerwhales live in villages deep within the ocean, where they remove their skins and live as large humans. They are said to be the reincarnations of great chiefs, and are reputed to act as guides to humans caught within storms.
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“The Moment Before There Was Light…” Bracelet
Gus Cook
Price upon requestSterling silver, Engraved, Chased, Repousse
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Dogfish Mask (AP)
Ben Davidson
Price upon requestBronze Cast, Granite Base
Artist Proof, Limited Edition I of I -
Llgaay Gwii Sdiihlda (Restore Balance)
Ben Davidson
Price upon requestSerigraph, Edition of 81
2020
Unframed
(For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)
“Llgaay Gwii Sdiihlda means to restore balance. According to my father-in-law, it applies when we are about to fall, but we manage to catch ourselves before we fall. I chose to name the print Llgaay Gwii Sdiihlda because I believe that even when we are in a state of uncertainty, we still have the ability to regain our balance.
The print features an image of Sea Bear. Though there is not much information about him, I think of him as a protector of the ocean, which is symbolized by the blue. In Sea Bear’s mind, we can see the importance of finding balance in our lives. Sea Bear’s companion, Sea Ghost, can also be seen faintly in the waves in the background of this print. Sea Ghost represents our connections to our parents and our ancestors. In order to continue our journey forward, we must listen for the echoes of our ancestors who will help us restore balance in our lives.” – Ben Davidson, 2020
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Watchman, Eagle, & Bear Totem Pole
Garner Moody
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
For inquiries on totem pole commissions, please click here.
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Totem Pendant
Gwaai Edenshaw
Price upon requestRaven, Bear Mother Bear & Cub, Eagle with Human, Killerwhale & Salmon
22K Yellow Gold, Cast
Edition of 7
20202.5 x 7/16 x 0.25” (excluding bale)
3 x 7/16 x 0.25” (including bale)
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The Salmon Cycle Paddle
Douglas David
Price upon requestYellow Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Acrylic paint
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Wolves Ring
Frank Paulson
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, Engraved
18K White Gold Rails
Cut-Out Design
Width: 3/8″
Size: 10 -
Raven Ring
Frank Paulson
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, Engraved
18K White Gold Rails
Cut-Out Design
Width: 3/8″
Size: 6 -
Eagle & Moon Pendant
Gary Olver
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, Abalone shell, Cast
Limited Edition of 10
40 x 3pt Bead Set Diamonds [Totalling 1.34ct]
VSI Clarity FG Colour
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Watchmen, Beaver & Eagle with Salmon Totem Pole
Christian White
Price upon requestYellow Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
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Raven & Sun Pendant
Gary Olver
Price upon request18K Yellow Gold, Abalone shell, Cast
Limited Edition of 5
Weight: 31g -
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Swallow Sculpture
Robert Davidson RCA
Price upon requestEpoxy Powder-Coated Aluminum
Granite Base
Limited Edition 2 of 7
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“He Who Hunted Birds in His Father’s Village” Panel Pipe
Christian White
Price upon requestArgillite, Catlinite, Mother of Pearl, Abalone shell
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Raven Mask
Raymond Shaw
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Cedar bark, Acrylic paint
11 x 10 x 42″ (mask only)
43 x 16 x 47″ (including bark)
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Bear & Thunderbird Totem Pole
Aubrey Johnston
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood
73 x 10 x 13″ (without base)
76 x 14 x 13″ (including base)
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Raven & Clamshell Bowl Sculpture
Christian White
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Imbricated Basket with Saint Joseph Sunday Missal Book
Salish Artist
Price upon requestCedar root, Cherry bark, Hide
Early 1900’s
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Imbricated, Lidded Feather Basket
Salish Artist
Price upon requestUpper Fraser, BC
Cedar root, Cherry bark, Hidec. 1920’s
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Coiled Ginger Jar Style Basket
Nuu-chah-nulth Artist
Price upon requestBear grass, Natural & Artificial dyes, Cedar bark
c. 1950’s – 1960’s
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Coiled, Lidded Wolf Basket
Nuu-chah-nulth Artist
Price upon requestBear grass, Natural & Artificial dyes, Cedar bark
c. 1950’s – 1960’s
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Imbricated Basket
Salish Artist
Price upon requestMount Currie, BC
Cedar root, Cherry bark, Hidec. 1930’s
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Rain Hat with Painted Sea Wolf Designs
Nuu-chah-nulth Artist
Price upon requestSpruce Root, Cedar bark
c. 1900
Painted by Duane Pasco (American artist, b. 1932)
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Imbricated Basket
Salish Artist
Price upon requestCedar root, Cherry bark, Tule or Corn husk, Hide
c. 1910
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Imbricated, Lidded Basket
Salish Artist
Price upon requestCedar root, Cherry bark, Hide, American dime
c. 1920’s
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Twined Basket
Tlingit Artist
Price upon requestSpruce root
c. 1900’s – 1910’s
Provenance: Koerner Collection
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Imbricated Basket with Diamond Designs
Salish Artist
Price upon requestCedar root, Cherry bark
c. 1920’s – 1930’s
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Imbricated, Lidded Basket
Salish Artist
Price upon requestLillooet, BC
Cedar root, Cherry barkc. 1900’s – 1920’s
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Imbricated Basket with Insect and Four Directions Designs
Salish Artist
Price upon requestCedar root
c. 1900’s – 1920’s
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Imbricated Basket
Salish Artist
Price upon requestLillooet, BC
Cedar root, Cherry barkc. 1900’s – 1920’s
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Imbricated Burden Basket with Woven Straps
Salish Artist
Price upon requestLower Thompson River, BC
Cedar root, Wool, Hidec. 1920’s
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Imbricated Basket with Leather and Woven Straps
Salish Artist
Price upon requestLower Thompson River, BC
Cedar root, Cherry bark, Hemp, Hide, Woolc. late 1800’s
Provenance: Judge Matthew Begbie
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Bear, Frog, Killerwhale, Raven & Eagle Chest
Don Yeomans
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
“This was the last chest made by my friend, Larry Rosso, before he died. In fact, I removed some wood from the front side, as he had already begun carving it. My goal in designing this large box was to make each side as interesting as the front. Quite often, only the front side of the chests were given special attention, with the back and side designs being so much weaker and ill-defined.
The front side [of this chest] is a Grizzly and a Frog, while the back is a split Killerwhale. A Raven adorns one side, with an Eagle on the other.” – Don Yeomans 2022
Specific and unique to the Northwest Coast People is the bentwood or bent-corner box or container. A most outstanding item of the First Nations people, it is a made from one single plank of wood through a lengthy steaming process – a method strictly adapted by the coastal peoples.
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Imbricated Basket with Crenulated Rim
Salish Artist
Price upon requestCedar root, Cherry bark
c. 1900
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Coiled Basket with Wolf and Geometric Designs
Nuu-chah-nulth Artist
Price upon requestBear grass, Natural & Artificial dyes, Cedar bark
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Coiled Basket with Animal Motifs
Nuu-chah-nulth Artist
Price upon requestBear grass, Cedar bark, Natural dyes
Provenance: Landsberg Collection
c. 1900
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Ka’kawin Chiɫ (Thunderbird Transforming into Killerwhale) Panel
Moy Sutherland
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Acrylic paint
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Frog Mask
Chester (Chaz) Patrick
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Leather, Feather, Acrylic paint
c. 1997
