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Under the guidance of his Father, Harris Smith, Rod Smith has studied traditional Kwakwaka'wakw design forms and styles. The result of their collaboration has been a very distinct family style, also practiced by his brother, Steve. The Smith family essentially utilizes the traditional forms of their culture in a somewhat non-traditional manner.
Both father and sons produce unique sculptures in basswood, yellow cedar and alder. Their intricately painted pieces are much sought after and find homes all over the world.
Rod is most known for his detailed and elegant painting style. His works consist of sculptures, masks, poles, original paintings, plates, vessels, bowls and bentwood boxes. In 2005, Rod was featured in the 'Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation 2' exhibition that opened at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York.
Seal Head
Rod Smith (Kwakwaka'wakw)
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific No...
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary. 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, i...
$650.00
Seal Head
Rod Smith (Kwakwaka'wakw)
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific No...
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary. 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, i...
$650.00
Seal Head
Rod Smith (Kwakwaka'wakw)
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific No...
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary. 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, i...
$650.00
Seal Head
Rod Smith (Kwakwaka'wakw)
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific No...
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary. 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, i...
$1,400.00
Seal Head
Rod Smith (Kwakwaka'wakw)
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary.
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary.
$650.00
Seal Head
Rod Smith (Kwakwaka'wakw)
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific No...
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary. 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, i...
$1,400.00
Seal Head
Rod Smith (Kwakwaka'wakw)
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary.
These works are hand-painted and design features may vary.
$650.00
Spring Salmon Bowl
Rod Smith (Kwakwaka'wakw)
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. Salmon was a...
$1,600.00
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