Trade Beads. Tan; green; red; purple. Glass; raffia. A string of 42 powder glass African beads ranging in size from .5 to .75 inches.

Trade Beads. Tan; green; red; purple. Glass; raffia. A string of 42 powder glass African beads ranging in size from .5 to .75 inches.   « Less

Trade Beads. Tan; white; grey; blue; brown; red. Glass; raffia. A string of 42 powder glass African beads ranging in size from .2 to .65 inches.

Trade Beads. Tan; white; grey; blue; brown; red. Glass; raffia. A string of 42 powder glass African beads ranging in size from .2 to .65 inches.   « Less

VINTAGE BASKET... Mexican or South American; Green & Black. Very good condition, some fading of colors on the outside. Condition: Very Good; Circa: Circa 1960; Heigth: 3.5'';  More »

VINTAGE BASKET... Mexican or South American; Green & Black. Very good condition, some fading of colors on the outside. Condition: Very Good; Circa: Circa 1960; Heigth: 3.5''; Width: 9''   « Less

Inlaid Bidri Lidded Flask - AM.0368, Origin: India, Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Dimensions: 11" (27.9cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style:  More »

Inlaid Bidri Lidded Flask - AM.0368, Origin: India, Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Dimensions: 11" (27.9cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style: Bidri, Medium: Steel, Silver.   « Less

the hand carving "wild women of the forest" squamish nation n.vancouver bc.the dimensions 13 1/4"l x 5" x 2" signed and titled by the artist.

the hand carving "wild women of the forest" squamish nation n.vancouver bc.the dimensions 13 1/4"l x 5" x 2" signed and titled by the artist.   « Less

the hand carved plaques by gordon twance with the motif "supernatural sea eagle" gordon twance is from albert bay north west coast.the dimensions 29 1/4" l x10 3/4"w x3/4"d  More »

the hand carved plaques by gordon twance with the motif "supernatural sea eagle" gordon twance is from albert bay north west coast.the dimensions 29 1/4" l x10 3/4"w x3/4"d signed and titled by the artist gordon twance.   « Less

the hand carved paddle's were created by gordon twance salish artist from albert bay northwest coast art.the dimesions 31 1/2" & 35 1/2" signed and titled by the artist  More »

the hand carved paddle's were created by gordon twance salish artist from albert bay northwest coast art.the dimesions 31 1/2" & 35 1/2" signed and titled by the artist gordon twance.   « Less

this talking stick was carved by salish artist david nahanee.the talking stick was used in native north american tribes at council meetings. it was used as courtesy not to  More »

this talking stick was carved by salish artist david nahanee.the talking stick was used in native north american tribes at council meetings. it was used as courtesy not to interrupt a chief when he was speaking. the talking stick was then passed to the next council member who wished to speak.the talking stick was carved by salish artist david nahanee.the stick is carved with the motif of thunderbird,bear,killer whale,serpant and frog.the dimensions 71 1/2"x 2 1/2" signed by the artist david nahanee.   « Less

the talking stick was used in native north american tribes at council meetings. it was used as courtesy not to interrupt a chief when he was speaking. the talking stick was  More »

the talking stick was used in native north american tribes at council meetings. it was used as courtesy not to interrupt a chief when he was speaking. the talking stick was then passed to the next council member who wished to speak. the stick was a ceremonial item and was decorated with eagle feathers and crystals to show its significance. cicero august was born in 1940 in cowichan bay, vancouver island, british columbia, canada. this area is representative of the cowichan band, a tribe that mainly inahbits the southern region of british columbia. cicero began carving at the very young age of eight. he reveals that his inspiration to carve northwest coast native artwork came from mungo martin, the father of northwest coast art responsible for bringing the art back when it was nearly lost as a culture. cicero apprenticed under simon charlie for four years. simon, a master carver, taught cicero the traditional techniques of carving. with much experience and knowledge of his cultural mythology, cicero has become a master carver himself.the dimensions of the talking stick 26" x2 1/4" signed by the artist in monogram.   « Less

the hand carved "halibut dish" carved by gordon twance from albert bay. Feasting is, of course, very different from every day eating, evidenced in part by the use of  More »

the hand carved "halibut dish" carved by gordon twance from albert bay. Feasting is, of course, very different from every day eating, evidenced in part by the use of elaborately carved feasting dishes to act as containers for the variety and abundance of seasonal foods. Some feasting dishes are the size of small canoes and would accomodate even the most overabundant generosity of any host. This perfect halibut dish would be the highlight of any feast.the dimensions 29 1/2"10" x 2 1/2" signed and titled by the artist gordon twance.   « Less