Salish

Killer Whale Panel
Gerry Sheena (Salish)

Edition 2/2 Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and anim...

Edition 2/2 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 Table
Douglas Reynolds Gallery (Salish )

Table by Brent Comber; Panel Insert by Gerry Sheena Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest C...

Table by Brent Comber; Panel Insert by Gerry Sheena 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 ...

Eagle & Salmon Panel
Andy Wilbur Peterson (Salish )

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 ...

Wolf Paddle
Jaloowa (Salish)

Comes with stand. Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures an...

Comes with stand. 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 descript...

Killer Whale Panel
Gerry Sheena (Salish )

Edition /12 Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and anim...

Edition /12 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. ...

The Power of Ch'inkw'u (Chain-ko)
Margaret August (Salish)

Edition /100  Available framed for $775 CAD, contact the gallery directly. This limited edition p...

Edition /100  Available framed for $775 CAD, contact the gallery directly. This limited edition print depicts the iconic double headed serpent. Serpents have been considered as high esteemed art symbols in many of the Pacific Northwest coast art traditions. In she shashishalhem (shishalh [Sechelt] language), ch’inkw’u translated is ‘double headed serpent’. The serpent symbolizes the notion of power and rebirth. This legendary being is known to have supernatural powers of immeasurable strength...

Ch'askin
Margaret August (Salish)

Edition /100  Available framed for $675 CAD, contact the gallery directly. Ch'askin, the great th...

Edition /100  Available framed for $675 CAD, contact the gallery directly. Ch'askin, the great thunderbird spirit, aids and protects the people. This design represents a legend from the Shíshálh nation. It is said, Ch'askin helped Chief Spelmu'lh who was the first person who built longhouses and many villages there. The story of Ch'askin is a story of protection, friendship and the many times Ch'askin has come to aid the Shishalh people when they were in great need.  Another depiction often t...

Spirit Bear and Salmon Panel
Gerry Sheena (Salish)

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. Bear is one ...

Moon / Stars
Yul Baker (Salish)

Edition /100 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous...

Edition /100 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. 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 ...

Eagle Feather
Luke Marston (Salish)

Base: 10" diam Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and a...

Base: 10" diam 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 description...

Thunderbird and Wolf Panel
Andy Wilbur Peterson (Salish)

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. Thunderbird ...

Shaman Mask
Francis Horne (Sr.) (Salish)

Unsigned 

Unsigned 

Salmon People
Margaret August (Salish)

Edition /140 Available Framed for $650 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. "Salmon People i...

Edition /140 Available Framed for $650 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. "Salmon People is a limited edition screen print by Margaret August. The design shows a Coast Salish house post with the face of the moon at the top. The lower part of the design pays tribute to the artist's homeland, where salmon migrate in unison, ensuring prosperity and abundance.House posts were often intricately carved to reflect the values and standing of the home. Margaret adds, "Coast Salish traditions ha...

Papa Bear
Maynard Johnny Jr. (Salish)

Edition /100 This print is available framed for $1,500 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly t...

Edition /100 This print is available framed for $1,500 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly to purchase. 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 c...

Portrait Rattle
Glen Edwards (Salish)

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. Humans appea...

Elemental Wolf
Maynard Johnny Jr. (Salish)

Edition /100 Available framed for $1,400 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Wolf is a prin...

Edition /100 Available framed for $1,400 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly. Wolf is a principal crest among many Northwest Coast cultures and in many regions is a figure related to hunting and fishing. Among the Tlingit, Wolf is one of the two main clans, the other being Eagle. To Tsimshian groups, Wolf is one of four main clans. Wolf is often connected to Killer Whale, with both animals exhibiting similar hunting and familial patterns. Some oral traditions describe Wolf’s ability to t...