{"title":"Jaloowa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eWorking primarily in yellow cedar, Chris Friesen (Jaloowa) is a early career Salish artist focusing  on sculptural carving with a particular interest in mask-making. Drawn to the material for its ability to hold fine detail and produce clean, precise cuts, he continues to explore both yellow and red cedar as core mediums in his practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eJaloowa's development has been shaped through mentorship with established Coast Salish artist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGerry Sheena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, who introduced a deeper understanding of Coast Salish design principles. Further training with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePhil Gray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e refined their attention to detail and symmetry, emphasizing precision in form and balance, particularly in the carving of masks and relief work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eJaloowa's earliest inspiration came from their late great-uncle, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge 'Chucky' McKay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a carver who worked publicly on Robson Street in Vancouver alongside a group known as the “Robson Tribe.” Early exposure to this environment sparked a lasting interest in Northwest Coast carving, leading the artist to begin carving independently by studying and replicating McKay’s work. Additional inspiration comes from artists such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKlatle-Bhi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose mask work continues to influence his aspirations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"portrait-mask-23","title":"Portrait Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNlaka'pamux (Salish)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndigenous 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumans \u003c\/strong\u003eappear in many oral traditions across the Northwest Coast, often as heroes and legends. These figures are depicted in many ways. Some figures might represent a chief or shaman while others an ancestor. Ancestors are incredibly important in Northwest Coast culture; thus, you will often see human portraits in the artwork depicting an ancestor figure. Free standing Human figures can range in size from small amulets to large scale poles several feet high. As amulets they are often a guardian symbol whereas the larger human figures can represent a welcoming figure. Human-like personifications of sun and wind are common in Northwest Coast artwork as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaloowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119191146663,"sku":"047963","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/6814\/0199\/files\/DSC_3095copy_f4ccbd33-1331-4fed-82f5-111611e8ccab.jpg?v=1764292074"},{"product_id":"salmon-paddle-3","title":"Salmon Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndigenous 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. 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Initiates are kidnapped by a supernatural Wolf pack and reintroduced to society upon their return where new dances, songs, and stories are performed and meant to be passed down to later generations. In Kwakwaka’wakw tradition, the Wolf Dance is one of the few dances where women wear carved Wolf headdresses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaloowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717189484711,"sku":"048066","price":800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/6814\/0199\/files\/DSC5390copy.jpg?v=1771096387"},{"product_id":"moon-box","title":"Moon Bentwood Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase measurements: 6\" W x 6\" D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals that are related to crest symbols. 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There is also a Nuu-chah-nulth oral tradition that recounts that lunar eclipses occur when a giant, supernatural Codfish or Lingcod tries to swallow the Moon, thereby momentarily blocking the light. In Nuxálk culture, the Moon appears frequently in the Winter Ceremonies. Most often characterized by humanoid features, Moon can be distinguished from Sun by a lack of prominent rays, instead bearing a rim or halo of design around the circumference. 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