Spirits of the West Coast Gallery

Spirits of the West Coast offers you original Pacific Northwest Coast Native American Art. For the most up-to-date news visit our facebook page.

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This Mourning Mask is masterfully hand-carved from red cedar and painted with acrylic by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Spence Shaw. The piece is powerfully adorned with abalone-set eyes, cascading copper tears & horsehair, each element deepening its emotional resonance.
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Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith reflects on his striking Flying Raven sculpture. Expertly hand-carved from multiple pieces of basswood, the work is mounted on a removable yellow cedar base adorned with a salmon trout head motif. It is finished in bold black and red acrylic.

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Green Dot I, II, # III are limited-edition giclée prints by talented Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rande Cook. Each piece may be acquired individually or as a stunning triptych. In this compelling series, Cook masterfully fuses contemporary portraiture with bold, dynamic formline design!

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Kwakwaka’wakw artist James Kwaksistala holds his hand-carved Supernatural Halibut Man Mask with evident pride. The mask is intricately embellished with cedar bark, a protruding crystal, luminous orange glass beads, and dentalium shell. Each element is carefully chosen.

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Magnificent new sandblasted panels have just arrived by Kwakwaka'waka artist Trevor Hunt. Featuring an Eagle & a Bear rendered in striking, vibrant colours that command attention. The Eagle soars overhead with a vigilant gaze, while the Bear stands as a powerful human-like figure

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Creator, trickster, keeper of mysteries

This striking Raven Maskette is hand-carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. The maskette is sculpted from basswood and is adorned in bold black and blue acrylics that accentuate its refined form.

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Kwakwaka´wakw artist Tom D. Hunt stands here holding his Whale Hunter Mask. I
A narrative recounts an Indigenous hunter who, lost to the vastness of the sea during a whale hunt, does not succumb to the elements as one might expect. Instead, he is carried beyond the mortal world.

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This Supernatural Halibut Man Mask is masterfully hand-carved from red cedar by Kwakwaka’wakw artist James Kwaksistala. It is painted in acrylic, enhanced with cedar bark, a crystal, vibrant orange glass beads & dentalium shell, each element contributing to its powerful presence!

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We will be closed on Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day.

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Kwakwaka’wakw artist Rod Smith is captured here alongside his stunning Flying Raven sculpture. Masterfully carved to convey a vivid sense of motion, the piece evokes the Raven in full flight - soaring through the sky with grace, purpose, and quiet solitude.

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Encompassing loyalty, strength, and understanding

This striking Wolf Headdress is masterfully hand-carved in red cedar and signed by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Tony Hunt Jr. It is adorned in a bold palette of black, red, and white, its commanding presence both timeless and powerful!

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This Bear Ring is masterfully hand-carved in 14-karat gold by Coast Salish artist Dean Larden. A diamond glints from the bear’s eye, lending a subtle brilliance to the piece. Acquired from a private collection the ring is in good condition preserving its craftsmanship & character

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Enduring symbol of life’s renewal

This striking Salmon Panel, crafted from yellow cedar, is brought to life through a masterful sandblasting technique a& finished in a serene acrylic palette by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Trevor Hunt.

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This magnificent Flying Raven sculpture is masterfully hand-carved and meticulously painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. Sculpted from basswood, it captures the Raven in mid-flight, poised in graceful motion above a removable yellow cedar base.

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Kwakwaka'wakw artist Sandy Johnson stands here reverently holding his latest creation - a striking Eagle Rattle that commands both presence and admiration. Rendered in a rich palette of luminous copper tones and accented with black & red acrylic, the piece carries a visual rhythm

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These Orca and Eagle Paddles are the work of Kwakwaka'wakw artist Tom D. Hunt. Their surface is brought to life through the bold application of primary and secondary coloured acrylics, lending the piece a striking visual presence while honouring traditional form and design.

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Haida artist Darrell White sits here, radiating pride as he presents this extraordinary Shark Woman pendant - meticulously hand-carved in argillite. The piece features luminous abalone and mother-of-pearl inlays, fossilized ivory teeth, catlinite, and refined accents of 18k gold.

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This exquisite hand-carved Eagle Rattle by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Sandy Johnson is sculpted from red cedar with a removable base of yellow cedar. Adorned in a rich palette of copper tones, black & red acrylics. The copper beads within give voice to its resonant sound!

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This luminous Moon mask masterfully hand-carved from yellow cedar & brought to life by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Quinn James, radiates with an evocative colour palette. The Moon stands as a vigilant guardian of the earth - its presence both protective & perceptive.

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This finely crafted silver Orca, or Killer Whale pendant was created by Haida artist Nelson Cross, a member of the renowned Cross Family of Master Carvers. Acquired from a private collection, the piece remains in very good condition, a testament to both its quality and care.