First Nations Tribes of Pacific Canada, a term that supposedly was chosen to avoid confusion with the Aborigines of Australia, have occupied areas adjacent to the Canadian Pacific Coast for generations, clearly qualify as aboriginal to that area of North America.
First Nations tribal members have a rich tradition of artistic expression, particularly in carvings that reflect their marine cultures. This page presents folk art from those cultures.
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Coast Salish Plaque carved by the Edwards family from dark pine with red & black paint and symbols in relief representing a thunderbird with a moon at its back. ca. 1999. 15" high,
Signed by Lester Edwards on behalf of the Edwards family, which collaborated on such plaques. The signature also identifies Kuper Island as the Edwards home. #AGDG43
Carved, cedar plaque representing an eagle dancer, brightly painted in traditional Salish design with negative space showing beautiful natural wood grain. Signed Shawn Baker, 2003 BC. 13 1/2" high x 6 3/4" wide #AGDG50
The Squamish have a long tradition of carving cedar planks to portray subjects of tribal significance.
First Nations Squamish artist Elaine Joseph carved and painted this beautiful cedar folk art plaque representing a hummingbird, an authentic Squamish work of art, in vibrant polychrome, signed by Elaine Joseph. At 9 inches high by 21 inches wide, it is a very commanding work of indigenous art. It was created ca. 2006, making it almost vintage in age . This hummingbird plaque would bring a fascinating example of First Nation indigenous culture to your home.
It ships FREE at our expense to any address in the mainland 48 United States.
#AGDi79
Squamish Matthew Baker carved cedar plaque representing a bear, polychrome, traditional design, signed. ca 2006. 7" high, 16 1/2" wide. #AGDi80
Squamish StHo Jossah Sequilem folk art totem carving of a chief figure. ca. 2004. Has been modified on bottom to add a black oval display base. 12 1/2" high, 2 1/2" wide. Signed on back. #AGD833
Salish Artie George folk art carved cedar framed miniature representing an eagle, polychrome, traditional design, framed and signed. ca 2006. 4 1/4" high, 4 1/4 wide
A descendant of Chief Dan George, Artie George was born in North Vancouver. He carves miniatures and larger original works of indigenous Coastal native art. The works, while sometimes considered "copies" by the uninitiated, are actually each individually hand carved. He carves in deep relief and his miniatures, in particular, offer inexpensive ventures into Salish art and culture. His art is held in collections around the world. #AGDi76
Salish Artie George folk art carved cedar miniature representing a sunface, polychrome, traditional design, framed and signed. ca 2006. 4 1/4" high x 4 1/4” wide.
A descendant of Chief Dan George, Artie George was born in North Vancouver. He carves miniatures and larger original works of indigenous Coastal native art. The works, while sometimes considered "copies" by the uninitiated, are actually each individually hand carved. He carves in deep relief and his miniatures, in particular, offer inexpensive ventures into Salish art and culture. His art is held in collections around the world. #AGDi77
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Coast Salish plaque carved in relief from dark pine with red & black paint representing a breaching salmon. Signed by Connie Edwards on behalf of the Edwards family, which collaborated on carving and painting their plaques. The signature includes Kuper Island as the Edwards family home base. ca 1999. 16" high. #AGDG44