Sperm Whale Tooth
Availability: Only 1 available
by Joe David
Glass, etched and sandblasted
18 x 9 x 6"
$9,500.00 CAD
Only 1 available
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Glass, etched and sandblasted
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Haida Eagle Pole
Geoff Greene
$850.00 CADGlass, etched and sandblasted
16.75 x 14 x 5″ (including base)
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Haida Lineage Pole – 3ft
Geoff Greene
$4,900.00 CADGlass, etched and sandblasted, Edition of 45
Natural Maple wood or Stainless steel base
Various heights are available beginning at 3+ feet
The interplay between tradition and innovation is the premise for this contemporary totem pole. While cedar wood predominates, noted Haida artist, Geoff Greene has applied his foresight in designing traditional Haida motifs in the contemporary medium of glass. It makes a strong visual statement with its structured Haida form line, yet the translucent nature of the glass softens the composition, clearly defining the progression of Haida art. From the top, the Eagle is portrayed perched, with the Raven and Moon following. The Eagle signifies peace and friendship, while the Raven is the folk hero who created the Moon, stars and the universe. The Bear, at the base of the totem, is a close relative to mankind known to share both human and animal traits.
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Keeper of the Tide Panel
Shaun Qwalsius Peterson
$8,300.00 CADYellow Cedar wood, Red Cedar wood, Glass, Etched, Sandblasted, LED Illumination, Acrylic paint
“This piece is a representation of the Moon which is [an] ancestral part of our mythology. Moon is said to have been the great leader who changed great things in his time among our people. Being half human and half sky being, he was part of the people. This depiction in particular, shows the Salmon numbered in five, which also denotes the number used in defining Puyallup stories as these are shared through the Puget Sound.” – Shaun Peterson
The artist has mixed conventional Northwest Coast materials with modern media to create this moon panel, Keeper of the Tide.
The central figure represents the face of the moon. In Northwest Coast culture, the Moon is regarded as a symbol of protection and guardianship. The Moon is often associated with transformation.
Using sandblasted glass, Shaun has incorporated swimming salmon circling the Moon’s face. Salmon are honoured and celebrated by all coastal peoples: the fish serves as a powerful symbol of regeneration, self-sacrifice, and perseverance. Shortages of salmon are traditioally attributed to human disrespect and refusal to listen to and live by the wisdom of elders.
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Ancestor Historic Mask
Joe David
$7,500.00 CADRed Cedar Wood, Acrylic Paint, Cedar Bark
21 x 7 x 6.5″ (including bark)