Historic

88 items

Thunderbird and Bear Model Pole
Ellen Neel (Kwakwaka'wakw)

Signed "Ellen Neel, Not finished on her death"

Signed "Ellen Neel, Not finished on her death"

$1,200.00

Eagle, Globe, and Human Model Pole
Ellen Neel (Kwakwaka'wakw)

1951In 1948, Ellen Neel was given a workshop in Stanley Park, Vancouver, and was made Chief Carv...

1951In 1948, Ellen Neel was given a workshop in Stanley Park, Vancouver, and was made Chief Carver for the Parks Board. During her time at the workshop, one of the notable motifs she used in her model totem poles was the globe showing British Columbia at the center.

$4,500.00

Shaman Figure
Artist Unknown (Northern Coastal)

The Museum of Anthropology has a similar figure in their collection that can be viewed here.

The Museum of Anthropology has a similar figure in their collection that can be viewed here.

$2,800.00

Salish Basket
Artist Unknown (Salish)

$800.00

Salish Basket
Artist Unknown (Salish)

$900.00

Raven Paddle
Artist Unknown (Northern Coastal)

Inscribed "KETCHIKAN" on the handle.Raven is central to coastal mythology. As a culture hero, a t...

Inscribed "KETCHIKAN" on the handle.Raven is central to coastal mythology. As a culture hero, a transformer, and a trickster, his adventures at the beginning of time released the sun and the moon and brought the world into existence. Raven is identified by its straight beak and lack of ears or plumage on the head.

$2,400.00

Killer Whale Paddle
Artist Unknown (Northern Coastal)

Killer Whales are widely considered clan ancestors. Living in human form in undersea villages, ki...

Killer Whales are widely considered clan ancestors. Living in human form in undersea villages, killer whales are often thought to be the reincarnations of great chiefs and are associated with wealth, unity and travel. Some prominent characteristic traits of Killer Whale are a rounded snout, blowhole, a dorsal fin, pectoral fins and a tail.

$2,700.00

Eagle Spoon
Artist Unknown (Kwakwaka'wakw)

Dimensions including base: 8 ¼" H x 3" W x 5" D

Dimensions including base: 8 ¼" H x 3" W x 5" D

$600.00

Trade Pipe
Artist Unknown (Haida)

Late 1800s

Late 1800s

$6,000.00

Tlingit Basket
Artist Unknown (Tlingit)

$2,500.00