Northwest Coast Mask 380 by Andy Warhol is a screenprint that was created as a part of his Cowboys and Indians series in 1986.
This is a Northwest Coast Indigenous limited edition silkscreen print entitled "Whales" by Coast Salish artist George Pennier. It depicts two orcas swimming through a classic Northwest Coast totem pole vista encircled by an abstract ring-shaped whale design. The whale is a communicator and highly regarded guardian of the sea. Whales travel together and symbolize long life. This print measure 16" x 15", and is from an edition of 225 produced in 1989. George Pennier carves masks, bowls, and plaques out of wood, but also works on limited edition silkscreen prints. He has trained and worked alongside artist, Tony Hunt, and his cousin, Willis Peters. George lived in Victoria during the late 1970s, and also worked with Floyd Joseph.
The third/fourth grade classes made paper mache masks. We used inspiration from the Pacific Northwest Coast masks and viewed a video about their culture. Here are the steps we used. Start with a papermache mask form (we used some from Nasco). Then, add appendages with newspapers, LOTS of masking tape, pieces of cardboard, yogurt containers, etc. So much fun to build up a mask! After all the parts are very secured with tape (and I mean lots of tape, MORE … Read more... →
While helping grandma clean up the attic of her Sitka house , we discovered Northwest Coast Indian Art kits. Prepared by the Alaska State Museum in the 80s, the learning kits were sent to teachers to…
While helping grandma clean up the attic of her Sitka house , we discovered Northwest Coast Indian Art kits. Prepared by the Alaska State Museum in the 80s, the learning kits were sent to teachers to…
The single most characteristic shape in all of Northwest Coast style art is the ovoid and these are some of it’s variations, there are many more. They all follow the same rules effectively de…
Killer Whale is a limited edition print by Reg Davidson from the Haida Nation. The print measures about 27 x 18 inches and has an edition size of 175 prints. It is signed and numbered in original by the artist. The Orca or Killer Whale symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel, community and protection. He is said to protect those who travel away from home, and to lead them back when the time comes. Orcas will often stay their whole life with the same pod and raise each calf with care. Find more information about and examples of The Orca/Killer Whale Northwest Coast First Nations symbol. The print for sale does not include a frame.
While helping grandma clean up the attic of her Sitka house , we discovered Northwest Coast Indian Art kits. Prepared by the Alaska State Museum in the 80s, the learning kits were sent to teachers to…
