Killerwhale & Canoe Basket
Availability: Out of stock
Three-Corner-Grass, Cedar Bark, Hand Woven
SOLD
Out of stock
- The Gallery can only hold items for 24-48 hours after which time they will be automatically released – please ask us for more details.
Reserve 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 [email protected] 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
Three-Corner-Grass, Cedar Bark, Hand Woven
Dimensions | 3.50 x 2.75 x 2.75" (8.89 x 6.99 x 6.99cm) |
---|---|
Product Number | I-87156 |
![]() |
|
---|---|
Artist | Dorothy Shephard |
Nation | Nuu-chah-nulth Nation |
Description | Nuu-chah-nulth Nation Dorothy Shephard was born October 5th, 1946 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She was born into the Nuu-cha-nulth Nation who inhabit the southern region of Vancouver Island and was previously known as Dorothy Jeffery until 2004. Dorothy takes the Killerwhale, known as a powerful and skilled underwater hunter, as her family crest symbol. Dorothy is one of the few women from her generation to keep the art of basket weaving alive. The tradition was passed down to her from her mother, Effie Tate. Dorothy weaves three corner grass, white grass, sword grass and places cedar bark at their edges, all which are carefully hand picked from the coastline of Vancouver Island. She began making miniature baskets at the young age of ten and has been weaving for over forty years. Each basket portrays the traditional designs of the Nuu-cha-nulth nation such as birds, whales and canoe hunting. Dorothy carefully weaves her fine baskets to reveal intricacy and the utmost quality of workmanship. Dorothy Shephard is a well established and highly respected Nuu-cha-nulth basket weaver and her work is found in various collections. |
you may also like
-
Imbricated, Lidded Basket
Salish Artist
Price upon requestCedar root, Cherry bark, Hide, American dime
c. 1920’s
-
Bear Basket
Isabel Rorick RCA
Price upon requestSpruce root, Acrylic paintHand-painted by Robin Rorick
Isabel Rorick comes from a long line of weavers, including her great-grandmother Isabella Edenshaw; her grandmother, Selina Peratrovich; her mother, Primrose Adams, and her Aunt, Delores Churchill. Using the Haida language of form, Isabel incorporates many traditional designs into her baskets and hats, like that of the dragonfly, raven’s tail, and spider web or slug trail.
-
Strawberry Breeze Rattle
Isabel Rorick RCA
CA$7,500.00Spruce root, Alder dyed Spruce root, Yellow Cedar wood handle, Abalone shell, feathers, beads, Maple wood base
Dimensions on stand: 6 x 9.5 x 4.5″
Isabel Rorick comes from a long line of weavers, including her great-grandmother Isabella Edenshaw; her grandmother, Selina Peratrovich; her mother, Primrose Adams, and her Aunt, Delores Churchill. Using the Haida language of form, Isabel incorporates many traditional designs into her baskets and hats, like that of the dragonfly, raven’s tail, and spider web or slug trail.
-
Tapered Basket
Isabel Rorick RCA
CA$4,800.00Plain twining & Strawberry weave patterns, Three strand twining rim
Spruce Root, Four bands of dyed root
Featured in the 2009 exhibition – Haida Masterworks: the ancestral spirit lives on
Isabel Rorick comes from a long line of weavers, including her great-grandmother Isabella Edenshaw; her grandmother, Selina Peratrovich; her mother, Primrose Adams, and her Aunt, Delores Churchill. Using the Haida language of form, Isabel incorporates many traditional designs into her baskets and hats, like that of the dragonfly, raven’s tail, and spider web or slug trail.