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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Killerwhale Flute
Charles McKay
$1,250.00 CADRed Cedar wood, Yellow Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Acrylic paint, Leather
The carving of flutes of the Northwest Coast extends back historically through time. The dramatic importance of the flute was indicated by the variety of specialized whistles, each of which was produced to make specific tones. Songs and dances were part fo all ceremony and ritual, a fundamental element of the inherited privilege. Equally important were the many whistles and other musical instruments that were specifically designated for most dances. Wooden whistles of one, two or three shafts, each with several holes and reeds produced a strong and clear note. Flutes and whistles were traditionally blown in the woods to introduce the cermonial season. Every instrument was the object of time, skill and concern and was considered by those who owned it as a necessary part of the family’s collection
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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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Beaver Fish Bowl
Derek J. White
$8,000.00 CADSterling Silver; Repousse, Engraved
Derek White’s extraordinary Beaver & Eagle Fish Bowl, created in the traditional Haida form and utilizing the ancient technique of repousse to add dimension, demonstrates his articulate master carving and artistry skills. Containers such as bowls were traditionally created out of Cedar or Alder wood and utilized in daily life. The chosen medium of silver serves as a contemporary progression of this ancient art form while illustrating the intricate foundational links which combine cultural heritage with the arts.
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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.