Northwest Coast
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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
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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