Spirit of Nation Totem Pole ChiefThis "Spirit of Nation" Mother and Child Totem Pole was carved from red cedar and signed by Coast Salish artist Richard Krentz. It was carved in 1993 and shows some wear, which is reflected in the price. Depicting a mother holding her child, the Spirit of Nation Totem Pole symbolizes the profound interconnectedness of family and community, and emphasizes the importance of passing down cultural values, knowledge, and traditions to future generations.
The design features two Hummingbirds with a central flower
The print is 19 x 26 inches or about 48 x 66 cm
These Butterfly Earrings have been hand-carved by Haida artist Amy Edgars
and 8 mastodon Ivory onlays as the teeth
This Orca or Killer Whale Paddle was hand-carved and painted in red cedar by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt
The ring is sizable from a size 6 to a size 11
with a 3 dimensional bear carved onto the lid of the box
Though the Salish have many spirit dances and songs
The people rejoiced with the food
and about 1 inch or 2 1/2 centimeters deep
The red cedar top is carved with an Orca or Killerwhale design that also incorporates a copper and abalone eye
To share a piece of nuuchahnulth wisdom hishukish cawaak 'everything is one
