Watchmen with Raven, Seabear, Killerwhale and Octopus Tusk Sculpture
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by Gary Olver
Walrus Tusk Ivory, Abalone Shell
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19 x 8 x 6"
$12,000.00 CAD
Only 1 available
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Walrus Tusk Ivory, Abalone Shell
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Butterfly and Hummingbird Spoon
Daniel Yunkws
$950.00 CADSterling Silver, Engraved
Maple wood base included
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Thunderbird Drum
Maynard Johnny Jr.
$2,400.00 CADElk hide, Sinew, Acrylic paint
The drum is considered one of the main percussive instruments, along with the rattle, which was used in traditional Northwest Coast ceremonies and cultural events. Its beat provides the basis from which dances, songs and oral histories are performed during a Potlatch.
The Thunderbird is a supernatural, mythical creature that lives high in the mountains and feeds on Killerwhale. It’s been aptly named for the thunder that rolls off its wings and lightening comes from its eyes when it flies.
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Eagle Frontlet
Charles Peter Heit
$8,200.00 CADBirch wood, Abalone, Ivory
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A frontlet is a forehead mask attached to a woven headpiece. It is worn by chiefs and high-ranking individuals as a display of crests and status. Frontlets are often decorated with materials that are symbols of wealth and power: abalone shell, operculum shell, sea lion whiskers, feathers and/or ermine pelts.
The intelligent Eagle symbolizes status, power, peace and friendship.
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Raven Ladle
Russell Smith
$5,450.00 CADIvory, Abalone, Sterling silver, engraved
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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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Bear, Eagle & Wolf Panel Pipe
Gary Olver
$4,800.00 CADCatlinite, Abalone shell
Bear, Eagle, Wolf with Frog, Raven and Chief
Panel pipes are usually flat, featuring a single line of rounded figures strung along a horizontal plane. The figures are always inter-connected, typically through the mouth or tongue. This is said to symbolically represent the figures inhaling magical powers from each other and sharing their knowledge.
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Eagle Moon Pendant (Male)
Gary Olver
$3,240.00 CAD18K Yellow Gold, Abalone, Cast
Northwest Coast Style
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Bear Pendant
Gary Olver
$900.00 CADWhale Tooth, Abalone shell
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