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Salmon Ladle
Alvin Mack
CA$3,960.00Alder wood, Acrylic paint
4 x 14 x 5″ (ladle only)
6.25 x 14 x 5″ (including stand)
Spoons and ladles were traditionally made from either cedar wood or the horn of a mountain sheep, and their handles were carved with family crest images. Historically, these exquisitely sculptured objects were primarily created by people in Northern Nations, and were highly sought after by other nations. During potlatches [festive gatherings], cedar ladles decorated with the hosting family’s crests were used to serve food, while the elaborately carved mountain sheep spoons were distributed as gifts among the many guests.
Today, spoon and ladle productions are based on these traditional objects and are meant to be both objects of function and display. In addition to traditional mediums such as cedar wood, goat or mountain sheep horn, many modern-day spoons and ladles are constructed of gold, silver and pewter.
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Raven Headdress
Eugene Alfred
CA$3,950.00Birch wood, Acrylic paint
3.5 x 6 x 10.75″
11 x 6 x 10.75″ (including stand)
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Raven & Human Ladle
Alvin Mack
CA$3,800.00Yellow Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Acrylic paint
3 x 14 x 3.5″
7.5 x 14 x 3.75″ (including stand)
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Eagle & Raven Bentwood Box
Victor Michael West
CA$3,750.00Red Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
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 made from one single plank of wood through a lengthy steaming process – a method strictly adopted by the coastal peoples.
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Wasgo, Beaver and Dogfish Box
Gryn White
CA$3,700.00Argillite, Abalone ShellRevered as a great hunter, the Sea Wolf (Wasgo) was often associated with a special spirit power that man had to acquire to become a successful hunter.
Beavers are creative, artistic, determined, and industrious. They generally keep to themselves, but when they do decide to speak, they give wise advice so it is best to listen.
The Dogfish is an important and high-ranking crest figure amongst the matriarchs with the Haida Nation. It is an image most commonly depicted by Haida, Tlingit, Tsimshian and Nisga’a artisans, especially applied to utilitarian objects.
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Sa̱bige’ – Gwa’wina dłu’ Max’inux (Harmonize – Raven & Orca) Table
Corrine Hunt
CA$3,600.00Yellow Cedar wood, Powder Coated Aluminum
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Na̱ḵa̱liła (Stumbling Upon Lovers) Totem Pole
Corrine Hunt
CA$3,600.00Red Cedar wood, Acrylic paint, Aluminum base
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Wolf & Salmon Trout Head Necklace
David Neel
CA$3,600.00Sterling silver, 14K Yellow Gold, Engraved
2 x 1″ (Pendant dimensions)
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Hummingbird Paddle
Trevor Angus
CA$3,600.00Yellow Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
Custom paddle stands available upon request – please inquire for details
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Raven-Finned Killerwhale Bracelet
Derek J. White
CA$3,600.00Sterling silver, Engraved, Repousse, Chased
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Halxinix’ (Orca) Belt Buckle
Lyle Wilson
CA$3,600.00Sterling silver, 18K Yellow Gold, Engraved
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