White Loon Bowl
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Red Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
Loon’s cry is particularly relevant to First Nations individuals, for voices and songs are thought to be carriers of magic. As a result, some shamans consider Loon to be one of the most prominent animal spirit helpers – their voices acting as a bridge between the animal and spirit world.
12 x 19 x 6.75" (30.48 x 48.26 x 17.15cm)
CA$3,400.00
Only 1 available
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Red Cedar wood, Acrylic paint
Loon’s cry is particularly relevant to First Nations individuals, for voices and songs are thought to be carriers of magic. As a result, some shamans consider Loon to be one of the most prominent animal spirit helpers – their voices acting as a bridge between the animal and spirit world.
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Watchmen with Raven, Seabear, Killerwhale and Octopus Tusk Sculpture
Gary Olver
CA$12,000.00Walrus Tusk Ivory, Abalone Shell
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Goat Horn Ladle
Elsie John
CA$2,375.00Goat Horn, engraved, with Yellow Cedar wood baseSpoons 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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Eagle Feast Dish
Garner Moody
CA$7,600.00Yellow Cedar wood
A ceremonial dish, also known as a feast dish or potlatch dish, was a treasured heirloom which families brought out for great feasts as a gesture of hospitality and welcoming. Presently, many ceremonial dishes are carved in miniature form, meant for collectors who appreciate the historic and symbolic value behind each artwork. This aspect of the art is considered to be a contemporary turn that northwest coast native art has taken throughout the years.
Garner began carving at the early age of nine and, by age fifteen, he was carving his first piece of argillite. After moving to Vancouver in 1987, he spent the next two years working with renowned Haida artist Bill Reid on his Lootaas canoe and alongside a host of accomplished carvers such as Alfred Collinson, Rufus Moody, Giitsxaa, Nelson Cross, and Ding (Melvin) Hutchingson. Moody works in various mediums including cedar, gold, argillite and paper – all exemplifying his exquisite attention to detail and extraordinary artistic skills.
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Thunderbird Drum
Maynard Johnny Jr.
CA$2,400.00Elk 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.