Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery

Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery Art Gallery presenting authentic indigenous Northwest Coast Native American Art, Jewelry and Carvings

This elegant Hawk Dish, masterfully hand-carved in argillite, is the work of esteemed Haida artist Denny Dixon. Acquired...
06/11/2026

This elegant Hawk Dish, masterfully hand-carved in argillite, is the work of esteemed Haida artist Denny Dixon. Acquired from a private collection, the piece is preserved in very good condition.

Born in the early 1940s in the village of Skidegate on Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Denny Dixon dedicated his artistic practice exclusively to argillite carving. He drew significant inspiration from his brother, Pat Dixon, as well as from accomplished carver Pat McGuire. During his time working at the Montreal Museum, he had the distinguished honor of presenting one of his argillite boxes to the Empress of Japan.

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This Shaman Mask by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Raymond Shaw is masterfully hand-carved from red cedar and richly adorned with ...
06/09/2026

This Shaman Mask by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Raymond Shaw is masterfully hand-carved from red cedar and richly adorned with red acrylic and graphite. It is further enhanced with elements of brown horsehair, horsehide, and cedar bark, lending both depth and organic vitality to the piece.

The surface bears the deliberate marks of a finishing knife, imbuing the mask with a tactile, sculptural quality, while the graphite subtly accentuates its intricate textures and dimensional form.

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Family, Community, Vitality and HealthThese striking Bear and Orca Panels have been sandblasted in red cedar and painted...
06/07/2026

Family, Community, Vitality and Health

These striking Bear and Orca Panels have been sandblasted in red cedar and painted in acrylic by Kwakiutl artist Trevor Hunt.

The Bear Symbol represents strength, family, vitality, courage and health. While the Native Orca Symbol or Killer Whale symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel and community.

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This poignant Mourning Mask is masterfully hand-carved from red cedar and painted with acrylic by Kwakwaka'wakw artist S...
06/04/2026

This poignant Mourning Mask is masterfully hand-carved from red cedar and painted with acrylic by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Spence Shaw. The piece is powerfully adorned with abalone-set eyes, cascading copper tears, and horsehair, each element deepening its emotional resonance.

Created from a place of profound personal loss, Spence was deeply compelled to bring this work into being. The mask stands as an intimate expression of grief and remembrance, honouring the recent passing of many of his loved ones.

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06/02/2026

Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith reflects on his striking Flying Raven sculpture. Expertly hand-carved from multiple pieces of basswood, the work is mounted on a removable yellow cedar base adorned with a salmon trout head motif. It is finished in bold black and red acrylic, exemplifying Rod’s signature precision and refined, elegant painting style.

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Green Dot I, II, and III are limited-edition giclée prints by renowned multi-disciplinary Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rande Coo...
05/31/2026

Green Dot I, II, and III are limited-edition giclée prints by renowned multi-disciplinary Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rande Cook. Each piece may be acquired individually or as a stunning triptych. In this compelling series, Cook masterfully fuses contemporary portraiture with bold, dynamic formline design, creating a visual dialogue that bridges tradition and modern expression.

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Kwakwaka’wakw artist James Kwaksistala holds his hand-carved Supernatural Halibut Man Mask with evident pride. Rendered ...
05/29/2026

Kwakwaka’wakw artist James Kwaksistala holds his hand-carved Supernatural Halibut Man Mask with evident pride. Rendered in bold black, green, and red acrylic, the mask is intricately embellished with cedar bark, a protruding crystal, luminous orange glass beads, and dentalium shell. Each element is carefully chosen and artfully placed to enrich its visual power and cultural resonance.

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Magnificent new sandblasted panels have just arrived by Kwakwaka'waka artist Trevor Hunt. Featuring an Eagle and a Bear ...
05/27/2026

Magnificent new sandblasted panels have just arrived by Kwakwaka'waka artist Trevor Hunt. Featuring an Eagle and a Bear rendered in striking, vibrant colours that command attention.

The Eagle soars overhead with a vigilant gaze, watching over the land and all who dwell within it, while the Bear stands as a powerful, human-like figure - fiercely protective, resolute, and strong of spirit.

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Creator, trickster, keeper of mysteriesThis striking Raven Maskette is hand-carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist R...
05/24/2026

Creator, trickster, keeper of mysteries

This striking Raven Maskette is hand-carved and painted by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Rod Smith. The maskette is sculpted from basswood and is adorned in bold black and blue acrylics that accentuate its refined form. Rod is widely recognized for his precise, elegant painting style, evident in every deliberate line and detail.

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Kwakwaka´wakw artist Tom D. Hunt stands here holding his Whale Hunter Mask. It is hand-carved from red cedar, painted in...
05/22/2026

Kwakwaka´wakw artist Tom D. Hunt stands here holding his Whale Hunter Mask. It is hand-carved from red cedar, painted in acrylic, and finished with horsehair.

A widely held narrative recounts an Indigenous hunter who, lost to the vastness of the sea during a whale hunt, does not succumb to the elements as one might expect. Instead, he is carried beyond the mortal realm into the Spirit World, where he undergoes a profound and otherworldly transformation.

In this liminal space between worlds, he is reshaped - his identity merging with that of the orca, or dissolving into the spiritual domain itself - emerging not as one lost, but as one forever changed, existing in unity with the powerful forces that govern both sea and spirit.

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