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Hand-made carvings by local Squamish Nation artists who have supported Khot-La-Cha for many years. 

Such artists include: Fred Baker, Matthew Baker, Chris Joseph and Jim Yelton.

Bear By Fred Baker

Bear, hand-carved by a Squamish Nation member, Fred Baker.

Bear (Chet-Woot).
Symbol of great strength, authority and mobility, and is an important family crest. Because of it's power and human-like qualities, the bear was referred to by West Coast people as Elder Kinsmen. When killed, it was taken to the chief's house, sprinkled with Eagle Down (a symbol of welcome and friendship) and generally treated as a high ranking guest.

$165.00

Bear by Fred Baker

Bear, Fred Baker, Squamish Nation

18.5" x 5"

Bear (Chet-Woot).

Symbol of great strength, authority and mobility, and is an important family crest. Because of it's power and human-like qualities, the bear was referred to by West Coast people as Elder Kinsmen. When killed, it was taken to the chief's house, sprinkled with Eagle Down (a symbol of welcome and friendship) and generally treated as a high ranking guest.

$176.00

Eagle Carving (Left-facing) - Matthew Baker

Eagle, Matthew Baker, Squamish Nation 

18" x 6.25"

Eagle

Strength, knowledge, power.

$220.00

Eagle Carving (Right-facing) - Fred Baker

Eagle, Fred Baker, Squamish Nation 

19.5" x 10"

Eagle

Strength, knowledge, power.

$240.00

Hand carved talking sticks made by Jim Yelton

12" x 5"

Jim Yelton is a Squamish Nation member and is a talented artist and well-known for is talking sticks.

The Chiefs of each tribe or the heads of social groups, each carved their crests, family tree and legends of their Aboriginal territories. This Talking Stick "-tih-CHANT" symbolizes their privilege and authority at all Potlatches. 

$88.00

Hummingbird by Chris Joseph

Hummingbird, Chris Joseph, Squamish Nation

19" x 7"

The Hummingbird is a symbol of healing, joy, love, luck and a joyful messenger. 

$155.00

Hummingbird by Chris Joseph

Hummingbird, Chris Joseph, Squamish Nation

19" x 5"

The Hummingbird is a symbol of healing, joy, love, luck and a joyful messenger.

$155.00

Salmon Carving - Matthew Baker

Salmon carving by Matthew Baker of the Squamish Nation.

Salmon - Prosperity, Provider, Giver of life. In pairs, a sign of good luck.

 

$220.00

Thunderbird by Fred Baker

Thunderbird, Fred Baker, Squamish Nation

18" x 5.5"

Thunderbird (Tatooch) 

A mythological bird who was the creator and controller of all elements and spirits. When the Thunderbird flew, the flapping of their wings caused the thunder, and the flashing of their eyes caused the lightning. 

$176.00

Whale by Fred Baker

Whale, Fred Baker, Squamish Nation

23" x 12"

Whale (Eh-halie).

Often depicted as a symbol of great strength and bravery, but was sometimes feared, as the Aboriginals believed the whale would capsize their canoes.

$260.00

Whale by Fred Baker

Whale, Fred Baker, Squamish Nation 

20" x 9.5"

Whale (Eh-halie).

Often depicted as a symbol of great strength and bravery, but was sometimes feared, as the Aboriginals believed the whale would capsize their canoes.

$220.00

Whale Carving (Left-Facing) - Fred Baker

Whale, Fred Baker, Squamish Nation 

16.5" x 11"

Whale (Eh-halie).

Often depicted as a symbol of great strength and bravery, but was sometimes feared, as the Aboriginals believed the whale would capsize their canoes.

$220.00

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