Large ceramic bowl fashioned in the shape of stylised seal. 10” long approx.
SHADOWS OF THE THUNDERBIRD
A collection of miniature souvenir Totem Poles and related artworks.
263. Boma Watchman Pawn Chesspiece
Part of a chess set designed by Christian M. White in 1997, the Watchman represents the pawn.
Figure is seated and shown wearing the tall hat as befits his status. 6cm high, black resin. The complete set comprises of 16 black figures and 16 white. See also Rook Bear and Raven Queen No. 11 and No 169
262. Black Boma Trinket Box
Faux Argillite trinket box, made from black resin. 5.5 cm high and similar diameter.
Exterior depicts a complex intertwined story involving Raven, Bear, Whale, Thunderbird, Sea Wolf and Man.
Lid is decorated by a Sea Wolf or Sea Minster motif. Marked Boma on side and labelled below.
Exterior depicts a complex intertwined story involving Raven, Bear, Whale, Thunderbird, Sea Wolf and Man.
Lid is decorated by a Sea Wolf or Sea Minster motif. Marked Boma on side and labelled below.
See also No. 234 for similar red version.
261. Pewter Raven with Bear and Salmon
Fine art pewter sculpture of Raven atop a bear, catching salmon. Possibly fish or whale motif in between. Base has moon and two monster faces in relief.
Rear is hollow with makers mark ‘MG’ and copyright stamp. 4” high overall.
Rear is hollow with makers mark ‘MG’ and copyright stamp. 4” high overall.
260. HS Thunderbird With Straight Wings
Five inches high, amber resin with clear cut casting.Thunderbird with unusual truangular wings sits above a wolf (?) resting on a large human like head with lolling tongue - presumably deceased.
Base shows initials H.S. See no 31 for same maker
Base shows initials H.S. See no 31 for same maker
259. Pewter Bear Pole with Inclusions
Bear motif sat atop a 2.5" pewter pole with various animals. Eyes set with gemstones for effect, no visible TM
258. Pewter Raven Pole with Inclusions
Small 3" pewter pole, with Raven, Frog and Watchmen figures. Small gemstones included to highlight eyes. No visible TM
252. Iljuwas (Bill Reid) Commemorative Coins
Commemorative coin in honour of Haida artist Iluwas - Bill Reid, decorated with Xhuwaji (Grizzly Bear)
(Information taken from Canadian Mint)
The reverse design features Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear by renowned Haida artist Iljuwas (Bill Reid) on the inner core and extending onto the outer ring. On the top portion of the outer ring, two images of a maple leaf appear within the line pattern. A banner at the bottom of the outer ring bears the inscriptions "BILL" and "REID" in honour of the 100th anniversary of the Haida artist's birth, while "2020" is centred between two security marks that consist of a maple leaf within another maple leaf. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
https://www.mint.ca/en/blog/bill-reid-the-man.-the-legend
251. Black Resin Pole with Crab
Six inch resin reproduction, possibly Pearlite or Tahnoo. No makers mark.Human face at the top, with possible crab motif at centre. Lower half is a whale holding a halibut.
250. Black Nature Store Resin Totem
Unusual 7" resin piece with bear devouring salmon on top of a bird like figure with human face. Possibly Raven in mid transformation, as lower part of the face has the shape of a beak.
Rear has the remains of a large paper label, probably with a background story and a secondary label from 'Nature Store'
Base has a recess with initials CMC-MCC VIB B 1418
Rear has the remains of a large paper label, probably with a background story and a secondary label from 'Nature Store'
Base has a recess with initials CMC-MCC VIB B 1418
249. Swityk Raven Totem
Compact Raven sculpture, 3" high, black resin with white highlights.
Similar in form to Boma Chesspiece Raven No. 169.
See also 222. 161 and 160 for other Swityk of Canada pieces
248. Wooden Totem Pole
8" wooden totem, same style as 189. Missing 'Victoria' sticker from front of base. Slightly taller than 189, with some variations in carving and paint style, but same essential form. No makers marks
Possibly produced for British Columbia Centennial in 1958.
Possibly produced for British Columbia Centennial in 1958.
246. Pewter Thunderbird Figure
Small white metal pewter figure of Thunderbird, with wings outstretched. Finely detailed, just under 3" high. Unknown maker - marked WS on rear
245. Black Diamond Wooden Raven
Wooden Raven figure from Black Diamond company. 4" high with stand, hand painted. Comes with small booklet containing Raven and Sun myth. Advertised as a 'Raven' the image seems to suggest a Thunderbird with the high 'ears', most commonly associated with the style.
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