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Over the centuries, cultural and ceremonial forms of adornment have evolved from shells to tattoos to the modern metals and natural materials seen in contemporary jewelry today. The distinctive symbols of the Northwest Coast and Inuit are designed into beautiful, wearable works of art.
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The Magic Leaves: A History of Haida Argillite Carving
Peter L. Macnair and Alan L. Hoover
CA$39.95…Columbia Museum. Argillite is a dense, black shale mined from a quarry on Haida Gwaii, reserved for the exclusive use of Haida carvers. Argillite works are unique in style and…
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Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast
Ian M. Thom
CA$60.00…painted drums, striking political paintings, “Haida manga,” jewelry, carved argillite works and bentwood boxes. This book is beautiful, provocative introduction to the best contemporary First Nations art of the Northwest…
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Breathing Stone: Contemporary Haida Argillite Sculpture
Carol Sheehan
CA$42.00Working with a soft black stone known as Argillite, Haida sculptors over a period of two centuries have created a stunning body of work that is exceptional in its craftsmanship…
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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…
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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,…
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Frog Eating Dragonfly Pendant
Christian White
CA$2,800.00Argillite, Catlinite, Abalone shell, Sterling silver The Frog symbolizes luck, prosperity, stability and healing. As a communicator, Frogs connect with the world on land and under water. This figure is…
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Eagle Feast Dish
Garner Moody
CA$9,200.00…he was carving his first piece of argillite. After moving to Vancouver in 1987, he spent the next two years working with renowned Haida artist Bill Reid on his Lootaas…
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Eagle Amulet
Ron Russ
CA$2,100.00Argillite, Abalone shell, Yew wood The intelligent Eagle symbolizes status, power, peace and friendship. Eagle feathers are considered a sacred part of many ceremonies and rituals. The Eagle is known…
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Dorsal Fin Pendant
Amy Edgars
SOLDArgillite This pendant depicts the dorsal fin of a Killerwhale. In Northwest Coast oral tradition, the Killerwhale is a powerful underwater hunter. It is also considered to be the sea…
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Eagle Amulet
Christian White
CA$3,100.00Argillite, Mother of Pearl, Abalone shell, Mastodon Ivory The intelligent Eagle symbolizes status, power, peace and friendship. Eagle feathers are considered a sacred part of many ceremonies and rituals. The…
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