Canadian Aboriginal Collectibles

A great older Northwest Coast Nootka or Nuu-chah-nulth hand carved cedar totem pole dating from the mid to late 1900's. The totem is carved by Mona Harris one of the few woman carvers who worked in the Seattle area and is part of the famous Williams family of carvers.

A fine older Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth or Coast Salish Indian hand carved painted totem pole dating from the mid 1900's. The totem makes an impressive display item and a fine addition to anyone's collection.

A fine old Northwest Coast Nootka Salish hand carved and painted cedar model totem dating from the early to mid 1900's. The imagery on the totem is based on the famous Tlingit Seattle totem that has stood in Union square since 1899.

A fine old Northwest Coast Nootka Salish hand carved and painted cedar model totem dating from the mid 1900's. Stamped to the back " Hand carved by Chief White Eagle genuine Indian Made ". The totem makes an impressive display item and a fine addition to anyone's collection.

Carved and painted model canoe depicting a stylized  animal motif, possibly of salmon. Red, black and blue colors. 21.5 inches Wood has dark patina from age. There is paint loss and overall surface scratches. One inch crack to bow of boat that has been repaired. Please look at photos carefully to determine condition. Estate find so unsure of age and particular tribe.

Deerskin high cut style with original laces. Winter moccasins would have had a cloth insert for warmth?. larger 12" length 5 3/4" width, look to be of CREE design?. served in the north late 1920s, early 1930s.

Early 20th century Inuit mask, probably Inuipiq. I managed to put these works together over the years with the help of the network that I’ve created from my anthropological studies.

From Archaic eskimos, probably older than Thule people. Fossil, probably marine fossil but I'm not 100% sure.

This chest has a hand-carved frog design on three sides and also on the lid. It is covered in a dark stain. The top is warped. Also, the box is in really good condition, once again, the trim around the base of the box is slightly warped, not the box itself.

This is a very fine piece and would make a great addition to any collection!

Early 20th century Inuit mask, probably Inupiaq. I managed to put these works together over the years with the help of the network that I’ve created from my anthropological studies.

It is signed by artist on the back: "Made by W. G. Jeffrey, Kispiox, BC". It is carved out of one slab of wood and hand painted in good detail. I will for now tape it from inside.

Nice-sized Jumping Salmon model totem pole by the famous Ketchikan-based Tsimshian carver Casper Mather. This piece is signed and dated 1959. On the base it says ALASKA. On the bottom of the base Mather signed and dated this totem pole in pencil, and the signature and date are still nicely visible.

You will need to find and print out the forms, we do not do this for you. If you need help you can call the Board of Equalization and they will guide you through their website.

No loss, flea-bites, surface abrasions or noticeable scuffs. A simply remarkable wood carving, imbued with mystery and reverence for such an awe-inspiring and life-sustaining animal to the aboriginal people of the great Canadian northwest, as is the salmon.

That is what I feel when I look at this Eskimo man. How hard it must be to live in such cold weather. But it is so cold he doesn't want to take them off. Mr. Eskimo is signed on his back with the initials JSH.

Presenting this artisan crafted Eagle Spirit crystal bowl by Wade Baker of the Kwakwaka'wakw peoples. It is about 12" across by 9" across and 5" high. No flaws, never used. Therefore we have to offset this with handling to avoid loosing money.

This is a vintage stone sculpture i am guessing from the mid 20th century.  Features a kneeling figure holding a bag of some sort.  Maybe a student or fisherman? The material is a stone material.  Do not know what type of stone.  Measures about 6.75", and weighs about 3lbs!  It is a solid piece.  From Canada,  assuming it is Eskimo or Inuit. Good condition. No cracks or breaks.   Primitive, modern look.  A nice display piece.  Thanks for looking!

Winter moccasins would have had a cloth insert for warmth?. larger 12" length 5 3/4" width, look to be of CREE design?. canvas high cut style with laces (knotted together). served in the north late 1920s, early 1930s.

14” tall (including 1.5” base height), base is 3.75” x 4” wide.

Six Nations is the largest Nation in Canada of a Grand River. width - 2'1/2 / 5.3 cm. length - 5"1/2 / 14 cm.