Wood Carving
by Artie George
Masks
We have more than 50 mask designs in varying sizes available in a variety of finishes; plain, decorated, on stands etc., over 200 items as masks in our catalogue.
| Moon Mask |
Item #M8s |
Size 16"H x 10"W |
"vision"
This Moon Mask is carved in alder wood, painted with acrylic paints and has it's border carved in detail representing the four seasons. It has copper and cedar bark attachments.
| Eagle Mask |
Item #M31s |
Size 22"H x 10"W |
"power and prestige"
Carved in alder, and with acrylic paints, Arties Eagle Mask expresses dignity as it rules the sky. Decorated in cedar bark and wearing a symbolic eagle (goose) feather.
Plaques
We have more than 30 designs and sizes available in painted or natural finishes, and with copper or brass inlaid eyes, over 75 items as plaques in our catalogue.
| Salmon |
Item #P5 |
Size 14"H x 14"W |
"abundance"
Acrylic paint on alder showing detailed cross hatching and split U's on this, one of 5 species of salmon.
| Sun |
Item #P6 |
Size 12"H x 12"W |
"giver of life, healer"
Acrylic paint on alder. Sun showing cut out rays, with a happy, sunny expression.
| Eagle |
Item #P8 |
Size 12"H x 9"W |
"power and prestige"
Natural finish on alder. Carved and pierced, this full Eagle shows Arties careful attention to detail. Inlaid with copper eye.
| Eagle |
Item #P7 |
Size 10"H x 6"W |
"power and prestige"
Natural finish on alder. Eagle head and wing design. Inlaid with copper eye.
Bowls, Poles, Rattles, Spoons
We have 5 different bowls, 5 different poles, 3 different rattles and 2 different spoons.
| Seal Bowl |
Item #B1 |
Size 4" x 10" |
"wealth and plenty"
Carved in alder with acrylic paint this symmetrical Seal Bowl was traditionally used as a grease bowl. One of Arties Seal bowls was purchased as a wedding gift for Prince Edward and Sophie.
| Raven, Shaman, Frog Spoon |
Item #S1 |
Size 16" x 3" |
Shamen releases Raven and Frog, his spirit helpers. When on a journey Shaman relies on spirit helpers for guidance.
Minuature Mask Collection
Average size approx. 2" x 3".
We have 28 different miniature mask designs available as; Brooches, Bolos, Necklaces, Framed Shadow Boxes, Collectibles, Spirit Boxes, Ornaments and Magnets. To capture the fine detail, all 28 masks are carved from yellow cedar with a variety of hand knives also designed and made by Artie. Each mask is a signed original and has its symbolic meaning, taken from Coast Salish mythology, included with each piece.
"abundance"
One of the 28 miniature mask designs available. Shown as; brooch, bolo, necklace, framed shadow box, collectible, and spirit box.
| Miniature Masks as Brooches |
Nine of the 28 designs available and showing their descriptive cards.
