Authentic Haida argillite carvings & sculptures curated by Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery are created by Haida artists from the Haida Nation.

Spirit of Haida Gwaii is the largest, most complex, and best known of Bill Reid’s sculptures. The work depicts a canoe filled with thirteen entangled ethereal beings, the majority of whom are non-human and of mythical Haida origin.

Jun 2, 2024 · Characterized by its bold lines, complex patterns, and symbolic imagery, Haida art often depicts animals, mythical creatures, and ancestral spirits. The roots of Haida art trace back thousands of years. Traditionally, Haida artists created pieces that served both functional and ceremonial purposes.

Discover exquisite Haida art by renowned artist April White. Explore a stunning collection of traditional and contemporary pieces, each imbued with rich cultural heritage and artistic brilliance. Shop online and bring the beauty of Haida culture into your home.

Apr 25, 2024 · Near the main entrance of the Canadian embassy is a large sculpture of a canoe peopled with 13 mythological figures of the Haida people, an indigenous group native to the islands off the northern...

The Haida people had a lot of Spirits in their religion but only one person to talk to them, the Shaman. Another name for Shaman is Chief or Kilstlaai. The Shamans were also the people who could heal the sick.

Authentic Haida argillite carvings & sculptures curated by Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery are created by Haida artists from the Haida Nation.

Traditional Haida Art: Totem Poles If you have ever seen a Totem Pole before, you will notice that there are animals and humans on top of each other. Well, there is a reason that the animals are there. Each of the animals represents a Haida spirit. Totem poles were found at the front of longhouses or on their own.

Although there is no word for Art in their language, Art is integrated into the fabric of community life and sustained by the special resources of Haida Gwaii: cedar to carve poles, canoes and masks; cedar bark and spruce roots to make hats; and shells to adorn button blankets and masks.

Haida: Life. Spirit. Art. Key Artifacts Bowl 1800–1850 © McCord Museum, ACC1172 Photo: Marilyn Aitken A superb carver has depicted a raven’s head protruding from one end of this bowl, a human clasped in its beak. Another human with outstretched arms grasps the front of the bowl. A hawk’s head emerges where the raven’s