This design represents the Haida Beaver.
It is believed in Haida mythology that the Beaver could transform into
human form. This is depicted in the design by humans hands and beaver
like paws on the feet.
This blanket is accompanied by a mythology
card to explain the design.
available in:
Small $155.00 Cdn
Large $255.00 Cdn
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Haida Eagle design
The eagle is a symbol of power and spirituality
in the Haida culture.This design embroidered in gold thread depicts
the eagle with wings spread out.
available in:
Small $155.00 Cdn
Large $255.00 Cdn
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The Spindle Whorl
The spindel whorl is from the Coast Salish
Culture particularly to souther Vancouver Island.The spindel whorl itself
was a carved disk that acted as a top for the large poles that held spun
sheeps wool.This design depicts a eagle hunting a salmon in traditional
coast salish design.
50X60
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The Chilkat Blanket
At the mouth of Alaskas
Chilkat River , Tilingit weavers created blankets of great beauty from
soft mountain goat wool and cedar bark. This exceptional Chilkat blanket,
which was initially developed by the Tsimshian people of the same area,
bears the weavers interpretation of the "Diving Whale" pattern
of one of the most importat Chilkat Blankets which resides in the museum
of Cilivlization..
Size 47" X 67" $164.95
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Aaron Rosenberg lives in Hollywood, California and is Tlingit,
Eagle/Killerwhale. His family is a direct descendant of the Ice Man
mummy ("Kwaday") discovered near his grandmother's indian village of
Kluckwan, Alaska. Aaron writes:
"Gunal cheesh ("thank you") for my beautiful Chilkat blanket. I
received it so fast and you were such a pleasure to deal with." --
Eech ya ("Face of the Coral Reef").
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. Bill Reid's
Children of the Raven
This design is from a very famous limited
edition print recreated with permission from the artist.This design
tells of a famous Haida legend of how the Haida believed that the first
humans were created. It believed that the raven opened a huge clam shell
that appeared after a storm.
available in:
$155.00 Cdn
48 X 67
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Blankets
by the Sparrow Sisters
Debra and Robin Sparrow have been creating
coast sailsh weavings for over 20 years. For inspiration and guidance
, these women refer to the blanket once made by their ancestors. |
TEN'
In the Salish language means MOTHERThe different range of geometrics symbolize the many life events and the accomplishments of the designers. COTTON TAPESTRY
Size 52 "X 68" $240.00 Cdn |
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