Sisuitl Paddle
Availability: Only 1 available
by Raymond Shaw
Red Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
63 x 8 x 1.5"
$3,400.00 CAD
Only 1 available
Reserve this artwork- Description
- Additional Information
- Artist Bio
Red Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
-
Butterfly and Hummingbird Spoon
Daniel Yunkws
$950.00 CADSterling Silver, Engraved
Maple wood base included
-
Raven Cod Lure
Luke Marston
$9,800.00 CADRed Cedar wood, Yellow Cedar wood, Cedar bark, Copper, Stone, Acrylic paint
-
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
-
Raven Ladle
Russell Smith
$5,450.00 CADIvory, 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.
-
Tsonokwa Mask
Raymond Shaw
$3,800.00 CADRed Cedar wood, Horse Hair, Acrylic paint
21 x 15 x 5.5″ (including hair)