Indigenous Art from Vancouver Island and British Columbia

Indigenous Art

The eagle symbolizes great intellectual abilities with grace and power. It is the ruler of the sky and has the ability to transform itself. It is sacred, noble and wise, representing power and prestige to the Coast Salish First Nations.
This pole was carved by Chief Mungo Martin in 1953. It represents the half human son of Dzunukwa (Wild Woman of the Woods).
The Watchmen are known to have supernatural powers. They protect the village  by warning the Chief of any approaching danger. As the poles age, in keeping with Snuneymuxw and other Pacific Northwest First Nations tradition, they were laid down as they became unstable so that they may slowly decay and...
The eagle symbolizes great intellectual abilities with grace and power. It is the ruler of the sky and has the ability to transform itself. It is sacred, noble and wise, representing power and prestige to the Coast Salish First Nations.
Image transferred onto Turkish marble with cork backing. Can be used as a coaster or displayed on an easel as a piece of art.
Image transferred onto Turkish marble with cork backing. Can be used as a coaster or displayed on an easel as a piece of art.
Image transferred onto Turkish marble with cork backing. Can be used as a coaster or displayed on an easel as a piece of art.
Image transferred onto Turkish marble with cork backing. Can be used as a coaster to displayed on an easel as a piece of art.
Lined notebook measuring 5" X 8.5" features a carving of totem pole with 5 red fingers by an unknown carver believed to be Kwakwaka'wakw from northern Vancouver Island on the cover. This would make a wonderful gift for a student or a journal writer.
Lined notebook measuring 5" X 8.5" features a carving of a bald eagle by Doug La Fortune on the cover. This would make a wonderful gift for a student or a journal writer.
Lined notebook measuring 5" X 8.5" features a carving by Ricard Krentz entitled "Strength from our Ancestors" on the cover. This would make a wonderful gift for a student or a journal writer.
Ice Bear is an artist from the Ojibway nation, Chippewas of Nawash Clan. He moved from Ontario to BC in the early 80s. He has been painting and sculpting for nearly 50 years, drawing on nature and his Indigenous heritage for inspiration. His work is found in corporate and private...
Ice Bear is an artist from the Ojibway nation, Chippewas of Nawash Clan. He moved from Ontario to BC in the early 80s. He has been painting and sculpting for nearly 50 years, drawing on nature and his Indigenous heritage for inspiration. His work is found in corporate and private...
Ice Bear is an artist from the Ojibway nation, Chippewas of Nawash Clan. He moved from Ontario to BC in the early 80s. He has been painting and sculpting for nearly 50 years, drawing on nature and his Indigenous heritage for inspiration. His work is found in corporate and private...
Ice Bear is an artist from the Ojibway nation, Chippewas of Nawash Clan. He moved from Ontario to BC in the early 80s. He has been painting and sculpting for nearly 50 years, drawing on nature and his Indigenous heritage for inspiration. His work is found in corporate and private...
Ice Bear is an artist from the Ojibway nation, Chippewas of Nawash Clan. He moved from Ontario to BC in the early 80s. He has been painting and sculpting for nearly 50 years, drawing on nature and his Indigenous heritage for inspiration. His work is found in corporate and private...
Ice Bear is an artist from the Ojibway nation, Chippewas of Nawash Clan. He moved from Ontario to BC in the early 80s. He has been painting and sculpting for nearly 50 years, drawing on nature and his Indigenous heritage for inspiration. His work is found in corporate and private...
Ice Bear is an artist from the Ojibway nation, Chippewas of Nawash Clan. He moved from Ontario to BC in the early 80s. He has been painting and sculpting for nearly 50 years, drawing on nature and his Indigenous heritage for inspiration. His work is found in corporate and private...
Ice Bear is an artist from the Ojibway nation, Chippewas of Nawash Clan. He moved from Ontario to BC in the early 80s. He has been painting and sculpting for nearly 50 years, drawing on nature and his Indigenous heritage for inspiration. His work is found in corporate and private...
Ice Bear is an artist from the Ojibway nation, Chippewas of Nawash Clan. He moved from Ontario to BC in the early 80s. He has been painting and sculpting for nearly 50 years, drawing on nature and his Indigenous heritage for inspiration. His work is found in corporate and private...
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