Supernatural powers curator of the wind
Red Cedar,Copper,Paint Cedar,Cedar Bark,Hair
20 inches by 11 inches
SOLD
Bukwas by Harry Williams
Red Cedar, Cedar Bark, Paint
8 inches by 5 inches Wood Mask
14 inches long with cedar bark
$680.00
Bukwas, or wild man of the woods, is a significant supernatural spirit being of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation and casts a haunting figure in their great annual winter dance. Bukwas is linked with the underworld of the dead and with ghosts — especially the spirits of the drowned who hover near him. This mysterious and illusive wild man lurks near the edge of the dark forest where he lives, offering food to lost humans, luring them to become spirits in his shadowy underworld. This figure represents a Kwakwaka’wakw dancer wearing a carefully carved cedar mask, portraying Bukwas creeping to a sand bank on a sunny morning to dig for cockles, which is his favourite food. He is very shy and looks about to see if he is being watched, shading his face from the sun with his hands. Suddenly he leaps forward, settles on one knee searching for cockles, and devours them quickly, occasionally uttering a high pitched whoop or shriek from a concealed whistle.
Patrick Amos - Raven Moon Mask
13 inches diam, Red Cedar,Cedar Bark,Copper
SOLD
Salmon Mask ,Yellow Cedar
Cedar Bark,Paint
SOLD
Eagle Mask on Stand-Stan Thompson
on stand
16 inches by 2 feet
$2200.00
Isaac or Ike Charlie started carving at the age of ten. He was taught by his older brother Art Charlie II. His mother hailed from Ahousaht, BC and his father from Sweden. Ike has been carving for 30 years. At a very young age he achieved as a professional artist. At the age of 18 he was teaching a native art class at the Ha-ho-pa-yuk School in Port Alberni, BC. He has also worked in the Victoria, BC school district as a native art and cultural teacher. Ike has worked many jobs, but has always come back to his art, and now he is a full time artist. He has returned to Port Alberni, here on Vancouver Island, where he was born. He has taught many other youth who were interested to carve privately. Ike is a father to four children and learning as much as he can, so he may pass these teachings onto the next generation. Ike is well respected by his family and reflects the care he shows to to all of them. His work is contemporary and he carves masks, plaques,model poles, feast dishes, and aspires to learn other mediums.
Loon
Red Cedar, Paint,Fur, Rope
11 inches by 6 inches
$725.00
An Authentic Nuu-Chah-Nulth (West Coast) Traditional & Contemporary Native Art Gallery in Ucluelet, BC.
We represent a selection of local and regional first nations artists who work in a variety of traditional and contemporary native styles.
We specialize in cedar works, primarily masks, bent wood boxes, rattles and bowls. The gallery also has cedar bark hats, basketry and jewelry. We also carry a selection of original paintings, fine art prints, as well as native silver, clothing, knitted goods and gift items.
We welcome you to visit the gallery at Whiskey Landing, Ucluelet. We’re located at the bottom of Main St Hill overlooking the Government Wharf (the Whiskey Dock).
Cedar House Gallery is open daily .Our staff is ready to help you pick that special gift item, souvenir, or find that perfect piece for your collection. Please note that many of our artists are available for commissioned works, including knitted Cowichan Sweaters.
Red Cedar & paint with cedar bark
with whiskers
14 inches by 10 inches
1400.oo
Wolf Mask by Mark Mickey Sr
Yew Wood
18 ” x 8″
$1800
Red Cedar, cedar bark, painted,Copper,Fur
8 inches by 6 inches
SOLD
This Mask represents a senior of a Chiefs House Who has attained a position of trust.
He is given the power of holding secrets, he also has the responsibility of songs, medicines and potions.
Native Masks on Display at Cedar House Gallery
The main display in the gallery is a frequently changing selection of native masks. A number of local carvers have had their works shown at Huu-Mees Ma-As (Cedar House) Gallery along with some of the region’s best known and respected carvers.
Patrick Amos
Nuu-chah-nulth Thunderbird
Cedar with Cedar bark, painted.
SOLD
Russel Tate
Great Spirit Portrait Mask
Red Cedar, painted
$1000