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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Thunderbird Drum
Maynard Johnny Jr.
$2,400.00 CADElk hide, Sinew, Acrylic paint
The drum is considered one of the main percussive instruments, along with the rattle, which was used in traditional Northwest Coast ceremonies and cultural events. Its beat provides the basis from which dances, songs and oral histories are performed during a Potlatch.
The Thunderbird is a supernatural, mythical creature that lives high in the mountains and feeds on Killerwhale. It’s been aptly named for the thunder that rolls off its wings and lightening comes from its eyes when it flies.
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Beaver & Bear Box
Derek J. White
$8,000.00 CADSterling Silver, Argillite, Abalone shell, Engraved
Although Derek White’s Beaver and Bear Box is constructed from the contemporary material of Sterling Silver combined with Argillite, this box retains its traditional values through conception and imagery. Derek exhibits his mastery in his precision of line and perfect symmetry of the formline on this treasure. The gently angled lid with Abalone inlay as well as the engraved and incised elements on the box is suggestive of the prototypic bent cornered wooden boxes and chests.
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Raven Ladle
Russell Smith
$5,450.00 CADIvory, Abalone, Sterling silver, engraved
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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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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
(For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)
“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
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Haida Wolf
Lyle Campbell
$400.00 CADSerigraph, Edition of 95
2019
Unframed
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“This Modern Design represents a Haida Wolf. The Wolf is running through the forest at night. Hence, one finds the Moon in the upper right corner of the image and the Wolf’s claw below the jawline. Wolves are not found on Haida Gwaii, in history we have acquired the ‘Wolf Clan’ through trade and connections with large established families on the mainland.” – Lyle Campbell, 2019
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Haida Eagle
Lyle Campbell
$400.00 CADSerigraph, Edition of 95
2019
Unframed
(For inquiries on custom framing, please contact the gallery)
“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