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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
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
213. Pewter Totem Thimble Stack
Heavyweight pewter casting of six individual 'thimbles' which can be assembled as a six inch totem pole.
172. Intalco Aluminium Thunderbird Commemorative Statue
3" high cast aluminium Thunderbird made by Intalco company in Alcoa. Made for Spring Conference in April 1969.
170. Black Resin Thunderbird Dynasty Pole
A 6" resin pole, which seems to be a copy of N0.116. As the bronze metal version is dated 1958 on the base, I would hesitate to suggest that the resin version is older, as production of this style still continues today.
Based on Thunderbird Dynasty Pole carved by Squamish (Salish) Chief Mathias Joe (a.k.a. Mathias Joe Capilano) and raised at Prospect Point in 1936 during Vancouver's Golden Jubilee.
Based on Thunderbird Dynasty Pole carved by Squamish (Salish) Chief Mathias Joe (a.k.a. Mathias Joe Capilano) and raised at Prospect Point in 1936 during Vancouver's Golden Jubilee.
167. Hoselton Large Cast Aluminium Totem
5" aluminium totem by Hoselton of Canada, signed on base. Similar to Boma version 142.
Interestingly, despite both pieces (167/168) being signed by the maker on the base, the Hoselton company has no record of either totem being made, although a maple leaf dish, which came with one of the pieces, was recognised.
Interestingly, despite both pieces (167/168) being signed by the maker on the base, the Hoselton company has no record of either totem being made, although a maple leaf dish, which came with one of the pieces, was recognised.
166. Hoselton Aluminium Cast Totem
3" high solid aluminium, simplistic abstract molding style. Possibly based on Boma original No.151. Marked Hoselton Canada
116. Thunderbird Dynasty Brass Painted Totem 1958 Souvenir
Slim brass souvenir totem with painted detail. Painted sign of 'Victoria, B.C' and paper date label on base '1958' Produced for the B.C Centennial celebration, marked by a visit from Princess Margaret.
A representation of the Thunderbird Dynasty pole, raised at Prospect Point carved by Squamish (Salish) Chief Mathias Joe (a.k.a. Mathias Joe Capilano) in 1936 during Vancouver's Golden Jubilee.
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