Symbolism

263 items

Portrait Mask
Pat Amos (Nuu-chah-nulth)

$600.00

Bukwas Mask
Erich Glendale (Kwakwaka'wakw)

Known from the stories of the Kwakwaka’wakw people, Bookwus (Wild Man of the Woods) is a supernat...

Known from the stories of the Kwakwaka’wakw people, Bookwus (Wild Man of the Woods) is a supernatural being who lurks on the edges of forests and near streams trying to lure living people and the souls of those who have drowned into his invisible abode. Also known as the Keeper of Drowned Souls, Bookwus forces his victims to eat his ghost food, which causes them to become like him, condemned to eternal hunger and wandering. When danced, Bookwus emits a low wheezing sound which is made by the ...

$8,600.00

"Orca Swims Among Ghost Salmon"
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. Killer Whale...

$5,500.00

swakʷən (Loon)
Kelly Cannell (Salish)

Edition /50  This piece is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigenous...

Edition /50  This piece 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 ...

$1,000.00

Dzonokwa Mask
Klatle-Bhi (Kwakwaka'wakw, Salish )

$11,000.00

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...

$12,500.00

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 ...

$3,500.00

Raven with a Broken Beak
Reg Davidson (Haida)

1979 Edition 112/229 Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures...

1979 Edition 112/229 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 descr...

$500.00

Ka Ka Win Chealth II
Joe David (Nuu-chah-nulth)

1981 Edition /125 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly.

1981 Edition /125 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly.

$1,200.00

Frog and Human Bowl Set
Dempsey Bob (Tahltan)

2002 Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals tha...

2002 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. Frog is...

$65,000.00

Dogfish Woman Transformation Necklace
Bill Reid (Haida)

This piece is currently displayed offsite. Please contact the gallery directly to arrange viewing...

This piece is currently displayed offsite. Please contact the gallery directly to arrange viewing.  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 cha...

Owl
Art Thompson (Nuu-chah-nulth )

Edition 3/100 This print is only available framed as-is. Please contact the gallery directly to p...

Edition 3/100 This print is only available framed as-is. 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 comm...

$1,500.00

Baah-Booq
Art Thompson (Nuu-chah-nulth)

Edition 50/100 This print is only available framed. Please contact the gallery directly. Indigeno...

Edition 50/100 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 characteristic...

$1,800.00

Pugwis Mask
Stan Hunt (Kwakwaka'wakw)

Stored off site. Contact the gallery directly to purchase. 

Stored off site. Contact the gallery directly to purchase. 

$3,500.00

Killer Whale Man Mask
Tony Hunt Jr. ( Kwakwaka'wakw)

1995 Stored off site. Contact the gallery directly to purchase or view. Indigenous artwork on the...

1995 Stored off site. Contact the gallery directly to purchase or view. 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...

$4,000.00

Canoe Ancestor Mask
Tom Patterson (Nuu-chah-nulth)

2002 Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals tha...

2002 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 ...

$4,800.00

Owl Rattle
John Hudson (Tsimshian)

Along with drums, rattles are the predominant percussion instrument used in shamanic and ceremoni...

Along with drums, rattles are the predominant percussion instrument used in shamanic and ceremonial contexts. Rattles appear in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are often finely carved or painted. Representations of rattles sometimes appear in art, particularly in the grasp of shamans, chiefs and dancers. Traditionally, rattles and their noises may contain magic. The sound of rattles is used to calm and tame wild dancers in some ceremonies.

$4,500.00

Dogfish Spirit Panel
Norman Tait (Nisga'a)

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. Dogfish is a...

$12,000.00

Thunderbird Spirit Mask
Don Yeomans (Haida)

1993 Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals tha...

1993 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. Thunder...

$20,000.00

Raven Calling
Robert Davidson (Haida)

Ed. 7/12 Indigenous artwork on the Pacific Northwest Coast often incorporates figures and animals...

Ed. 7/12 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. Rav...

$14,000.00

Mosquito Paddle
Moy Sutherland (Nuu-chah-nulth)

Paddle stand available for $300 CAD. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for fabrication. Contact the galle...

Paddle stand available for $300 CAD. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for fabrication. Contact the gallery directly to order a 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 bu...

$7,000.00