BILL REID (1920 – 1998)

“I consider myself one of the most fortunate of men, to have lived at a time when some of the...
“I consider myself one of the most fortunate of men, to have lived at a time when some of the old Haidas and their peers among the Northwest Coast peoples were still alive, and to have had the privilege of knowing them.” Bill Reid – from introduction to The Raven Steals the Light, 1984. Hinged Gold Bracelet, 1957Bill Reid (Haida)22kt Gold1 1/2″ W x 6″ L Wolf Bracelet Bill Reid (Haida)Sterling Silver1″ W x 7″ L Sea Bear Bracelet, 1961Bill...
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As seen on Daily Hive Vancouver

An Indigenous art collection is the hidden gem of this TELUS skyscraper. Skyscrapers are certainly not what you expect to...
An Indigenous art collection is the hidden gem of this TELUS skyscraper. Skyscrapers are certainly not what you expect to associate with the liveliness of BC’s nature and culture, but high up in a downtown Vancouver skyscraper is a magnificent collection of Indigenous art. Several Indigenous artists contributed to an art installation art on the 24th floor of the TELUS Garden, meant to host business clients and inspired by BC’s natural landscapes. The art installation was curated in partnership with...
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TOTEM POLES

Feature: The Carving of a Totem Pole Totem Poles were historically carved to commemorate a special event, to archive a...
Feature: The Carving of a Totem Pole Totem Poles were historically carved to commemorate a special event, to archive a family history, or to tell a story. Poles continue to be made in this same fashion today and we are excited to share with you a current totem pole commission with Haida artist Robert Davidson. This 22’ totem pole measures 5’ wide at the base, making the scale monumental. This marks the third large scale totem pole commission with Robert...
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BENTWOOD BOXES

Bentwood boxes are among the most versatile objects made by the Northwest Coast peoples. They were made using an ingenious...
Bentwood boxes are among the most versatile objects made by the Northwest Coast peoples. They were made using an ingenious but difficult technique to master that was specific to the Pacific Northwest region. Bentwood boxes are unique in that three of their four corners are bent at a 90-degree angle, with the fourth corner being pegged, sewn or glued. The box can then be attached to a base, by pegging, sewing or gluing.In pre-contact times, when there were no metal...
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