Eagle Talking Stick
Availability: Only 1 available
Yellow Cedar wood
Eagle, Killerwhale, Chief with Copper, Bear with Salmon
CA$10,600.00
Only 1 available
Reserve this artworkReserve for Purchase
You may choose to reserve an item in consideration of purchase by clicking the "Reserve for Purchase" button (instead of Add to Shopping Cart). This allows you the opportunity to contact our gallery with any inquiries prior to purchase and it will ensure the item continues to be on hold while you are communicating with us.
If you should find an item already on "Reserve" that is of interest to you, please contact us directly at 604.684.9222 or inquiry@coastalpeoples.com and we can provide you with the status of the piece and whether it will become available for purchase again, or if the sale is in progress with a buyer.
Layaway
One of life’s most rewarding experiences is collecting fine art, and sometimes it’s best to take a little more time to make these acquisitions with ease. We understand and want to do everything possible to make collecting your next artwork more comfortable. At Coastal Peoples Gallery, we offer an interest-free layaway program and offer flexible terms which can be customized to your individual needs.
- Description
- Additional Information
- Artist Bio
Yellow Cedar wood
Eagle, Killerwhale, Chief with Copper, Bear with Salmon
Dimensions | 64 x 26 x 12" (162.56 x 66.04 x 30.48cm) |
---|---|
Product Number | S-10917 |
![]() |
|
---|---|
Artist | Tom LaFortune |
Nation | Coast Salish (Tsawout) Nation |
Description | Coast Salish (Tsawout) Nation Tom LaFortune was born on April 28, 1959 and is a member of the Tsawout First Nation whose ancestral connections exist in the southern part of what is now known as Vancouver Island. Tom completed his first carving at the tender age of 11 years old, and advanced to carving masks, rattles, paddles, dishes, talking sticks, single figures and totem poles. He has also made and painted drums. Tom’s work is often distinguished by its stylistic fluidity and refined use of color. Tom LaFortune’s works can be found in collections worldwide; most notably his totem poles. These include Harvest Time and Owl Spirit poles completed for Duncan’s City of Totem project, a commission by CBC which was featured on television coverage of the 1994 Commonwealth Games, a single owl figure overlooking the Ross Fountain at the world famous Butchart Gardens in Victoria, S’ael, a twenty-five foot pole completed as part of Royal Roads University’s 75 years of changing lives celebrations, and a Salish arch for the Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site. Tom was working on a totem pole with his brother, Perry LaFortune, at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria (2018). The project has been organized by the Ministry of Health and the Museum. Once completed, the pole will be placed outside the provincial health ministry building in Victoria, BC. Tom lives with his partner, Doreen, in the Victoria area, close to his two sons and daughter and a large extended family. In the LaFortune family, Aubrey, Tom, Doug, Howard and Perry are all brothers. |
you may also like
-
37. Can U Bear to Sea It Panel
Ben Davidson
Price upon requestCast Bronze and Forton, Patina
Edition of 9
Framed
26 x 20.5 x 2.5″
-
Eagle Amulet
Ron Russ
CA$2,100.00Argillite, Abalone shell, Yew wood
The intelligent Eagle symbolizes status, power, peace and friendship. Eagle feathers are considered a sacred part of many ceremonies and rituals. The Eagle is known to mate with one partner for a lifetime.
In Haida legend, the Eagle and Raven are close companions and serve as alter egos.
-
Eagle Feast Dish
Garner Moody
CA$9,200.00Yellow Cedar wood
A ceremonial dish, also known as a feast dish or potlatch dish, was a treasured heirloom which families brought out for great feasts as a gesture of hospitality and welcoming. Presently, many ceremonial dishes are carved in miniature form, meant for collectors who appreciate the historic and symbolic value behind each artwork. This aspect of the art is considered to be a contemporary turn that northwest coast native art has taken throughout the years.
Garner began carving at the early age of nine and, by age fifteen, he was carving his first piece of argillite. After moving to Vancouver in 1987, he spent the next two years working with renowned Haida artist Bill Reid on his Lootaas canoe and alongside a host of accomplished carvers such as Alfred Collinson, Rufus Moody, Giitsxaa, Nelson Cross, and Ding (Melvin) Hutchingson. Moody works in various mediums including cedar, gold, argillite and paper – all exemplifying his exquisite attention to detail and extraordinary artistic skills.