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Yoe-Yoes (Orca) Panel
Jim Charlie
$5,600.00 CADRed Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
“The design for this piece was inspired by the work of Robert Davidson.” ~ Jim Charlie, 2021
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Thunderbird to Killerwhale Transformation Panel
Douglas David
$4,350.00 CADRed Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
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Raven Panel
Moy Sutherland
$6,600.00 CADGlass, sandblasted
Red Cedar wood, Stainless steel, Acrylic paint
Limited-edition of 11
With a traditional formline design etched into the contemporary medium of glass, Moy Sutherland’s Raven Panel constitutes an elegant example of coastal First Nations’ artwork in the modern era.
While panels are a common feature of Pacific Northwest Coast art, they are primarily carved from laminated planks of cedar wood. Glasswork panels are still quite rare, but truly attest to the evolution of contemporary coastal art over the last decade. This particular panel is a lovely illustration of the interplay between tradition and innovation that can be found in many Northwest Coast artworks of today.
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Salmon Glass Panel
Chester (Chaz) Patrick
$3,900.00 CADGlass, Red Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
Every household and every clan possessed its own history and traditions in the form of myths and legends. Often describing how an individual had met a supernatural being, in animal form, who had given ownership of certain privileges. These privileges are a highly important part of First Nations life and are retained by particular family groups through their laws of inheritance. Privileges gave an individual status in the community and were more highly valued than any material possession.
Salmon are honoured and celebrated by all coastal peoples: the fish serves as a powerful symbol of regeneration, self-sacrifice, and perseverance.
Shortages of salmon are traditionally attributed to human disrespect and refusal to listen to and live by the wisdom of elders. The Pacific Northwest Coast peoples believed that salmon were actually people with eternal life who lived in a large house far under the ocean. In spring, they put on their salmon disguises and offered themselves to humans as food.
The Nations believed that when entire fish skeletons were returned to the sea, the spirits would rise again and change into salmon people. In this way, the cycle could begin again the following year.
Chaz’s beautifully etched glass Salmon Panel pays tribute to First Nation culture, oral history and traditions. These are testament to an ideology in which we are all interconnected and part of the greater whole – each related to and affecting one another.
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Olaka Ikux de Nala (It’s a Really Good Day) 2010-20 Panel
Corrine Hunt
$1,840.00 CADWood, Acrylic paint
2010-2020 Commemorative Collection
The design elements and colours of gold, silver and bronze (copper) are representative of the Olympic medals.
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Eagle Panel
Moy Sutherland
$12,500.00 CADRed Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Acrylic paint
Moy Sutherland’s Eagle Panel constitutes a captivating depiction of a powerful Pacific Northwest Coast figure. By utilizing the full surface of the panel, Moy manages to display the Eagle figure in its entirety, and allows for an extraordinary level of detail throughout the piece. Combined with a unique shade of green and generous use of brilliant Abalone inlay, the final result is a remarkably striking work of art.
The Eagle is seen as a symbol of prestige, power, peace, wisdom and friendship. Eagles are one of the most prominent beings in the art and mythology of Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous culture, and claim both honour and high stature. They are respected for their intelligence, grace, and power, and can be associated with freedom and lofty pursuits. In artwork, this creature can be easily recognized by its hooked beak.
Moy has learned his craft from both Kwakwaka’wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth artists, and has used this experience to broaden his understanding of all Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations’ art forms. Although he is very mindful of staying within the traditional rules and values of his culture, he strives to find ways to set himself apart from other artists. He enjoys exploring different media and he is refining his own unique style, both with modern and traditional techniques. For Moy, his art is very deeply rooted in his culture. He finds it both spiritually rewarding and educational.
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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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Humpback Whale Panel
Moy Sutherland
$8,000.00 CADRed Cedar wood
Deviating from the opulence that typically characterizes his work, Moy Sutherland’s Humpback Whale Panel utilizes a more minimalist artistic approach which highlights the richness of red cedar wood.
Cedar wood is the most traditionally used medium in Pacific Northwest Coast art, and often the artists’ diligently carved designs are highlighted with colourful paint. Cedar is strong, lightweight, and extremely versatile. These qualities lend themselves well to carving, and result in a wood that can be used to create a wide variety of objects. Although painted panels are beautiful in their own right, they tend to distract from the natural beauty of the medium itself. In contrast, the elegant simplicity of this Humpback Whale Panel allows this natural beauty to take centre stage.
Historically, whaling was an important subsistence practice for the Nuu-cha-nulth people, and played a pervasive role in their social and economic systems. Alongside the California grey whale, Humpback whales were one of the species most commonly hunted by Indigenous communities in the region. While Humpback whales are not often depicted in Pacific Northwest Coast art, Grey and Humpback whales, as well as other imagery related to whaling, play a significant role in the artistic traditions of the Nuu-chah-nulth.
Moy Sutherland has learned his craft from both Kwakwaka’wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth artists, and has used this experience to broaden his understanding of all Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations’ art forms. Although he is very mindful of staying within the traditional rules and values of his culture, he strives to find ways to set himself apart from other artists. He enjoys exploring different media and he is refining his own unique style, both with modern and traditional techniques. For Moy, his art is very deeply rooted in his culture. He finds it both spiritually rewarding and educational.
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Killerwhale Panel
Philip Gray
SOLDRed Cedar wood
SOLD – For artist commission inquiries, please contact us at info@coastalpeoples.com
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Salmon Panel
Moy Sutherland
$6,600.00 CADGlass, sandblasted
Red Cedar wood, Stainless steel, Acrylic paint
Limited-edition of 11
With a traditional formline design etched into the contemporary medium of glass, Moy Sutherland’s Salmon Panel constitutes an elegant example of coastal First Nations’ artwork in the modern era.
While panels are a common feature of Pacific Northwest Coast art, they are primarily carved from laminated planks of cedar wood. Glasswork panels are still quite rare, but truly attest to the evolution of contemporary coastal art over the last decade. This particular panel is a lovely illustration of the interplay between tradition and innovation that can be found in many Northwest Coast artworks of today.
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Eagle & Thunderbird with Moon & Salmon Diptych Panel
Brent Sparrow
Price upon requestYellow Cedar wood
Each panel: 72 x 15 x 1.5″
Two panels: 72 x 30 x 1.5″
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“Rockin’ it” Panel
Corrine Hunt
$2,400.00 CADReclaimed Red Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Copper & Silver nails, Acrylic paint