Corey Moraes

Corey Moraes is of Tsimshian heritage, belonging to the raven clan of the Lax Kw’aLaams Band. From 1995 until the present he has researched the artistic style of his people in books, galleries, and museums. Moraes has apprenticed woodcarving under David Boxley and has worked with renowned artist Dwayne Simeon.

Moraes works in a variety of materials, including gold, silver, and precious stones. His skill as an engraver is evident in his beautiful and finely detailed jewelry and this has enabled him to bring an eye for detail to other media. In 1997, he painted canoes for the Vision Quest Journeys.  

Moraes' work can be seen in numerous publications, galleries, and collections in North America, England, and Japan. His designs have gained recognition through Garfinkel Publications, and the calendar “The Gathering,” which they release each year. Corey’s work has been featured in the American Museum of Natural History’s traveling exhibit “Totems to Turquoise” and on the cover of Ornament Magazine. Recently in 2010, Moraes received the Aboriginal Traditional Visual Art Award and Grant from the Canada Council for the Arts. 


7 items

Articulated Portrait Mask
Corey Moraes (Tsimshian)

Articulated   Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and an...

Articulated   Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral histories and artist descriptions...

$7,000.00

Beaver Bracelet
Corey Moraes (Tsimshian)

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that ar...

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral histories and artist descriptions. Beaver appe...

$4,000.00

Eagle Bracelet
Corey Moraes (Tsimshian)

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are...

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral histories and artist descriptions.Eagle is an e...

$2,800.00

Eagles and Human Bracelet
Corey Moraes (Tsimshian)

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are...

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral histories and artist descriptions.Eagle is an e...

$800.00

Portrait Style Frontlet
Corey Moraes (Tsimshian)

Dimensions of the frontlet unframed are 7" H x 7" W  Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest ...

Dimensions of the frontlet unframed are 7" H x 7" W  Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including...

$6,000.00

Sea Bear Bracelet
Corey Moraes (Tsimshian)

$2,000.00

Split Eagle Bracelet
Corey Moraes (Tsimshian)

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that ar...

Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. Crests have been passed down through families and have varying meanings depending on the context and association with a nation, clan, or family. The figures depicted in contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork also have varying meanings but there are some common characteristics from a range of sources, including oral histories and artist descriptions. Eagle is an...

$3,500.00