Respecting My Ancestors Bentwood Box
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Red Cedar wood, Yellow Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Cedar rope, Acrylic paint
“The 4 Chilkat Faces on the side of the box lid., touch on our Tlingit ancestry through our great,great,great,great grandmother Anisalaga, who was a Chilkat Blanket weaver. The faces are stylized after faces seen on Chilkat blankets, and also represent our ancestors. The split Maxinukw, or Killer Whale design represents one of the main crests of my fathers tribe, the Namgis, our people believe some of our chiefs, after they pass on to the spirit world, transform into Killer Whales. The face of Kumugwe, the Chief of the undersea world,can be seen portrayed between the Killer Whales, who originate and reside in his kingdom under the sea. The Moon is portrayed between two Salmon, the Moon controls the tides of our rivers and oceans, the source of our great wealth and gift of Salmon, the Kwakwakawakw are known as The Salmon People. The Salmons eggs are visible between the tails of the Salmon. On either end of the box are two Bears , biting onto cedar bark rope, which serve as the handles for the box., the Bear represents the strength and wisdom of the creatures of our lands.” – Kevin Cranmer
16 x 37 x 18" (40.64 x 93.98 x 45.72cm)
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Red Cedar wood, Yellow Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Cedar rope, Acrylic paint
“The 4 Chilkat Faces on the side of the box lid touch on our Tlingit ancestry through our great, great, great, great grandmother Anisalaga, who was a Chilkat Blanket weaver. The faces are stylized after faces seen on Chilkat blankets and also represent our ancestors. The split Maxinukw, or Killer Whale, design represents one of the main crests of my father’s tribe, the Namgis, our people believe some of our chiefs after they pass on to the spirit world transform into Killer Whales. The face of Kumugwe, the Chief of the Undersea World, can be seen portrayed between the Killer Whales, who originate and reside in his kingdom under the sea. The Moon is portrayed between two Salmon, the Moon controls the tides of our rivers and oceans, the source of our great wealth and gift of Salmon, the Kwakwakawakw are known as The Salmon People. The Salmons eggs are visible between the tails of the Salmon. On either end of the box are two Bears, biting onto cedar bark rope, which serve as the handles for the box, the Bear represents the strength and wisdom of the creatures of our lands.” – Kevin Cranmer
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Eagle’s Play Glass Rattle
Susan Point RCA
Price upon requestHand blown glass, Red Cedar wood base
This beautiful contemporary rattle is made with hand-blown glass, an example of Susan Point’s balance between traditional and contemporary styles. It demonstrates her ability to diversify, yet reveals her respect for tradition and ancient mythology. Based on an ancient implement, a spindle whorl was used for spinning wool into yarn for the process of creating fine woolen blankets.
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Butterfly and Hummingbird Spoon
Daniel Yunkws
CA$950.00Sterling Silver, Engraved
Maple wood base included
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Raven Ladle
Russell Smith
CA$5,450.00Ivory, Abalone, Sterling silver, engraved
For more details on shipping Ivory outside of Canada, please click here and then click open the Shipping section and scroll down to read more on Shipping Restrictions.
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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Frog with Ancestors, Killerwhale, & Seal Bentwood Box
Kevin Daniel Cranmer
CA$5,400.00Red Cedar wood, Yellow Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Acrylic paint
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Raven Chief Totem Pole
Kevin Daniel Cranmer
Price upon requestRed Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Copper, Acrylic paint
83 x 21 x 19″ (pole including base & dorsal fin)
83 x 10 x 10″ (pole only with base)
83 x 10 x 19″ (pole including Killerwhale’s dorsal fin)
5.5 x 21 x 13″ (base only)
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Kwagul Raven and Thunderbird Bentwood Box
Kevin Daniel Cranmer
CA$7,800.00Red Cedar wood, Abalone shell, Acrylic paint