Chief of the Sea Bentwood Box
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Yellow Cedar wood, Red Cedar wood, Opercula shells, 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 a made from one single plank of wood through a lengthy steaming process – a method strictly adapted by the coastal peoples.
The Chief of the Sea is the highest deity of the Haida ocean spirits. The Chief has great transformative powers and the ability to move on both land and sea, usually in his known forms; animal or human.
9.75 x 9 x 8.75"
$3,750.00 CAD
Only 1 available
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Yellow Cedar wood, Red Cedar wood, Opercula shells, 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 a made from one single plank of wood through a lengthy steaming process – a method strictly adapted by the coastal peoples.
The Chief of the Sea is the highest deity of the Haida ocean spirits. The Chief has great transformative powers and the ability to move on both land and sea, usually in his known forms; animal or human.
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Keeper of the Tide Panel
Shaun Qwalsius Peterson
$8,300.00 CADYellow Cedar wood, Red Cedar wood, Glass, Etched, Sandblasted, LED Illumination, Acrylic paint
“This piece is a representation of the Moon which is [an] ancestral part of our mythology. Moon is said to have been the great leader who changed great things in his time among our people. Being half human and half sky being, he was part of the people. This depiction in particular, shows the Salmon numbered in five, which also denotes the number used in defining Puyallup stories as these are shared through the Puget Sound.” – Shaun Peterson
The artist has mixed conventional Northwest Coast materials with modern media to create this moon panel, Keeper of the Tide.
The central figure represents the face of the moon. In Northwest Coast culture, the Moon is regarded as a symbol of protection and guardianship. The Moon is often associated with transformation.
Using sandblasted glass, Shaun has incorporated swimming salmon circling the Moon’s face. 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 traditioally attributed to human disrespect and refusal to listen to and live by the wisdom of elders.
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Raven Cod Lure
Luke Marston
$9,800.00 CADRed Cedar wood, Yellow Cedar wood, Cedar bark, Copper, Stone, Acrylic paint
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“Getting Things Right” Cockleshell Rattle Amulet with Hat Stand
Gwaai Edenshaw
$21,500.00 CAD22K Yellow Gold, Platinum, Abalone shell, Cast, Engraved
Includes Skil Hat Stand; Yew wood, Brass
Edition 1 of 3
20085.25″ x 2.75″ x 2.75″ (including stand)
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Haida Raven
Lyle Campbell
$400.00 CADSerigraph, Edition of 95
2019
Unframed
“This design depicts the Raven, a quintessential figure in Haida Mythology. The Raven's head is found tucked under a reversed wing. In the upper part of the image are lightly suggested Tailfeathers. The Raven has the Ball of Light in his beak making a reference to the Raven Bringing Light into the World story.” – Lyle Campbell, 2019
(For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)
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Haida Killerwhale
Lyle Campbell
$400.00 CADSerigraph, Edition of 95
2019
Unframed
“This bold and flowing image represents the powerful Killer Whale. The Haida word for Killer Whale is Sgaan, meaning powerful. In the design itself you'll find the Head, Dorsal Fin and a suggested Pectoral Fin. The 'Spirit Form' in this case is representing the Whale's blow hole. The long fluid lines are gracefully accented by bold colors and a real sense of 'Flow'.” – Lyle Campbell, 2019
(For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)
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Haida Eagle
Lyle Campbell
$400.00 CADSerigraph, Edition of 95
2019
Unframed
“This is a modern Haida designed Eagle. The image itself depicts the head and claw of the Eagle. Also, in each of the 4 designs one finds a ‘Spirit Form’ connecting them to one another. On the Eagle Print it represents a Star. This design is bold and simplistic in nature. Utilizing new colors to accent the long flowing lines.” – Lyle Campbell, 2019
(For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)
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‘Tsung’ Haida Beaver Mask
Lyle Campbell
$4,900.00 CADYellow cedar wood, Abalone shell, bark
Beavers are creative, artistic, determined, and industrious. Well known for their industriousness and building skills, they are a common inhabitant throughout the Northwest Coast region.