Women continue to be the primary weavers with each cultural group producing specific styles and motifs. Basketry techniques are used to make hats, mats, cradles, bags and baskets as well as forms of adornment and jewelry, which serve a variety of practical and ceremonial purposes.
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Cedar Bangle
June 'Blossom' Edgars
$75.00 CADCedar bark, Woven
Blossom’s work is partly responsible for the continuation of the incredibly difficult and time-consuming art of weaving cedar. There are only a small number of weavers left, and Blossom represents one of the few new generation artists.
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Killerwhale Basket
Dorothy Shephard
$115.00 CADThree-Corner-Grass, Cedar Bark, Hand Woven
The Killerwhale is a powerful underwater hunter and considered the sea manifestation of the land Wolf. It’s commonly known to mate and guard its family for a lifetime. Thus, a whale sighted near the shore, was believed to be a transformed human trying to communicate with his family.
The Killerwhale is an important crest symbol, associated with family, power, strength, dignity and communication.
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Bird Basket
Dorothy Shephard
$115.00 CADThree-Corner-Grass, Cedar Bark, Hand Woven
Basket-makers use a variety of natural materials, including spruce root, the inner bark of red and yellow cedar, various grasses, and cattails. Many baskets feature woven motifs, which may be representational or abstract. Sometimes, instead of being woven into the body of the piece, artists use paint to add motifs.
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Killerwhale Basket
Dorothy Shephard
$115.00 CADThree-Corner-Grass, Cedar Bark, Hand Woven
The Killerwhale is a powerful underwater hunter and considered the sea manifestation of the land Wolf. It’s commonly known to mate and guard its family for a lifetime. Thus, a whale sighted near the shore, was believed to be a transformed human trying to communicate with his family.
The Killerwhale is an important crest symbol, associated with family, power, strength, dignity and communication.
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Bird Basket
Dorothy Shephard
$115.00 CADThree-Corner-Grass, Cedar Bark, Hand Woven
Basket-makers use a variety of natural materials, including spruce root, the inner bark of red and yellow cedar, various grasses, and cattails. Many baskets feature woven motifs, which may be representational or abstract. Sometimes, instead of being woven into the body of the piece, artists use paint to add motifs.
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Killerwhale & Canoe Basket
Dorothy Shephard
$195.00 CADThree-Corner-Grass, Cedar Bark, Hand Woven
Basket-makers use a variety of natural materials, including spruce root, the inner bark of red and yellow cedar, various grasses, and cattails. Many baskets feature woven motifs, which may be representational or abstract. Sometimes, instead of being woven into the body of the piece, artists use paint to add motifs.
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Bear Basket
Isabel Rorick
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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Coiled Basket
Alice Kavik
$150.00 CADCoiled Lime Grass, Thread
Basket-making in the Arctic region is a traditional practice that has been around for centuries. Baskets are made from the dried grass that grows in the Arctic tundra, which is very durable and water-resistant.
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Coiled Vase
Alice Kavik
$325.00 CADCoiled Lime Grass, Thread
Basket-making in the Arctic region is a traditional practice that has been around for centuries. Baskets are made from the dried grass that grows in the Arctic tundra, which is very durable and water-resistant.
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Spruce Root Hat with Skil
Isabel Rorick
$18,000.00 CADSpruce root
Spiderweb and slug trail patterns
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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Killerwhale, Seal & Bird Basket
Dorothy Shephard
$1,495.00 CADThree-Corner-Grass, Cedar Bark, Hand Woven
Basket-makers use a variety of natural materials, including spruce root, the inner bark of red and yellow cedar, various grasses, and cattails. Many baskets feature woven motifs, which may be representational or abstract. Sometimes, instead of being woven into the body of the piece, artists use paint to add motifs.
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Raven Rattle-lid Basket
Isabel Rorick
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 Stealing the Light Basket
Isabel Rorick
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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82. Frog Basket
Isabel Rorick
$12,800.00 CADSpruce root, Acrylic paint
Hand-painted by Alfred Adams (Isabel’s brother)
3.25 x 4.5 x 4.5″
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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Cedar Bangle
Mona Brown
$65.00 CADCedar bark, Mother of Pearl shell, Woven
Weaving is one of the most ancient and traditional forms of Northwest Coast artistic and cultural production. Cedar bark is an extremely versatile fiber that provides a creative medium to create rope, baskets, mats, hats, jewelry, clothing, place mats, flowers, and rope to name a few.
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Cedar Bark Barrette
Mona Brown
$45.00 CADCedar bark, Woven
Weaving is one of the most ancient and traditional forms of Northwest Coast artistic and cultural production. Cedar bark is an extremely versatile fiber that provides a creative medium to create rope, baskets, mats, hats, jewelry, clothing, place mats, flowers, and rope to name a few.
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Raven Transformation Hat
Isabel Rorick
Price upon requestSpruce root
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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Berry Pattern Basket
Isabel Rorick
$5,800.00 CADSpruce root, Dyed Spruce root
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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Seaweed Gathering Basket with Salmon Egg Pattern
Isabel Rorick
$6,000.00 CADSpruce root
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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Killerwhale Basket
Isabel Rorick
$8,000.00 CADSpruce Root, Alder dyed Spruce root, Grass stemsIsabel 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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Cresting Waves Cockleshell and Wind Basket
Isabel Rorick
$4,800.00 CADSpruce root, Alder dyed Spruce root, Grass stems
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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Strawberry Breeze Rattle
Isabel Rorick
$7,500.00 CADSpruce root, Alder dyed Spruce root, Yellow Cedar wood handle, Abalone shell, feathers, beads, Maple wood base
Dimensions on stand: 6 x 9.5 x 4.5″
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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Coiled Basket with Bear
Annie Kavik Jr.
$1,150.00 CADCoiled lime grass, Thread (coloured), Serpentine stone
The process of basket-making is long and arduous as it can take up to a month to weave a large basket. Baskets are made from repeatedly coiling the grass from the bottom of the basket and building the basket up. Designs are created by stitching thread onto the basket, however some designs are actually woven in. This thread can be made from a number of materials, such as de-haired sealskin, leather, and yarn.
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Coiled Basket with Eagle
Betsy Meeko Sr.
$2,760.00 CADWoven coiled grass basket, Thread (coloured), Serpentine stone
The process of basket-making is long and arduous as it can take up to a month to weave a large basket. Baskets are made from repeatedly coiling the grass from the bottom of the basket and building the basket up. Designs are created by stitching thread onto the basket, however some designs are actually woven in. This thread can be made from a number of materials, such as de-haired sealskin, leather, and yarn.