Northwest

The Northwest Coast includes the Inside Passage portion of Canada as well as Southeastern Alaska. It was home to cultures such as the Haida, Tlingit, Bella Coola, Bella Bella, Kwakiutl, Nootka, Skokomish, Makah, Chinook, and Eyak peoples. Rich in natural resources, the arts from this region are often complex and include Chilkat blankets, totem poles and other carvings, and shell beads and jewelry.

 

Chilkat Blanket

Chilkat Blanket,
 
Tlingit (Northwest), circa 1880
31 ¾ x 62 ¼ inches
Reference: 24263
Duane Pasco 1932-
 

Totem

Shark Mother Totem Pole,
 
(Northwest), 1976
96 x 23 ½ x 10 ½ inches
Reference: 25393
Joe David 1946-
 

Totem

Carved Totem Pole,
 
Nootka (Nuu-chah-nulth) (Northwest), 1974
120 x 36 ½ x 17 inches
Reference: 26297
E. Marcus Westby 1924-2010
 
Carved Wooden Chilkat Sign,
 
(Northwest), mid. 20th century
31 ¾ x 66 ¼ x ¾ inches
Reference: 25951
 
 

Beaded Head Ring

Beaded Head Ring with Sisiutl Design,
 
Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) (Northwest), circa 1890
4 ¼ x 5 ¾ x 7 inches
Reference: 16421
James (Jim) Johnny b. 1942
 

Mask

Carved Wooden Mask with Killer Whale Motif,
 
Nootka (Nuu-chah-nulth) (Northwest), 1961
8 ¼ x 6 ½ x 4 ½ inches
Reference: 10241
 

Lidded Basket

Lidded Basket with Sea Wolf Motif,
 
Nootka (Nuu-chah-nulth) (Northwest), circa 1900
3 ½ x 5 ½ inches
Reference: 26447
 

Bracelet

Stamped Silver Cuff Bracelet,
 
Northwest Coast (Northwest), second quarter of the 20th century
7 ½ x ¾ inches
Reference: 17565