Tahltan

Eagle Mask
Dempsey Bob (Tahltan)

The bald eagle is common all along the Northwest Coast, while the golden eagle lives mainly in mo...

The bald eagle is common all along the Northwest Coast, while the golden eagle lives mainly in mountainous regions. Eagles are large birds of prey with impressive hunting and fishing skills.Eagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is respected for its intel­ligence and power, as well as its extraordinary vision, in both the literal and figurative senses. Eagles in myth are, likewise, usu­ally noble characters. Eagle spirits are associated w...

Raven Headdress
Ken McNeil (Tahltan)

Raven is central to coastal mythology. As a culture hero, a transformer, and a trickster, his adv...

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.

Chilkat Pendant
Alano Edzerza (Tahltan)

Eagle Pendant
Alano Edzerza (Tahltan)

Eagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is ...

Eagle is one of the most important beings in the art and mythology of the Northwest Coast. It is respected for its intel­ligence and power, as well as its extraordinary vision, in both the literal and figurative senses. Eagles in myth are, likewise, usu­ally noble characters. Eagle is revered as a powerful hunter. Groups of mythical Eagles may gather for co-operative whale hunting expeditions, since, unlike the giant Thunderbird, Eagle is not strong enough to hunt whales alone. Eagle may ofte...

Skookums Dream II
Alano Edzerza (Tahltan)

Edition /200Available framed for $625 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly.Frogs are associat...

Edition /200Available framed for $625 CAD. Please contact the gallery directly.Frogs are associated with the power of transformation and the ability to traverse worlds. The primary spirit helpers of shamans, frogs are communicators and often represent the voice of the people.

Wolf Panel
Alano Edzerza (Tahltan)

Edition /7This piece is stored off-site. To arrange a viewing, please contact the gallery directl...

Edition /7This piece is stored off-site. To arrange a viewing, please contact the gallery directly.Many steps and many materials are involved in making this cast edition Wolf panel by Tahltan artist Alano Edzerza. The first is to create a rubber mold from the original red cedar carving. The next step is to apply a layer of composite that contains metal shavings, which is then backed up with a polymer resin, gypsum and fiberglass composite. Our caster, Jack, uses his own recipe with raw compon...

Sun Mask
Vern Etzerza (Tahltan)

Sun is generally a symbol of life and creative power. Usually male, Sun is often depicted as a po...

Sun is generally a symbol of life and creative power. Usually male, Sun is often depicted as a powerful supernatural chief. Sun is usually depicted with a rounded humanlike face surrounded by long rays, sometimes shells or copper is used to emphasize brightness.