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Souvenirs of Canada - First Nations Designs:
Totems, Carvings & Art
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Canada's First Nations artists are inspired by the imagery and techniques of their ancestors, often blending the old traditions with a new contemporary vision. Here are a few of the many wonderful designs we are proud to represent. They represent traditions from the northwest coast of British Columbia, Haida, Ojibwa, Cree, and Inuit peoples of Canada.
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Haida Totem Poles 
PC: 15-596
The design of these miniature totem poles is inspired by the traditional black argillite carvings created by Native artists of the Pacific northwest. Cast in high quality black resin and available in a range of sizes and designs from 2.25" to 19" in height.
Price: $4.25 2" thunderbird, raven (01-014, 015) $7.50 3.5" thunderbird (01-005) $9.00 4.5" thunderbird, bear (01-039, 012) $9.50 6" thunderbird (01-004) $15.00 5.5" eagle (01-011) $19.00 6.5" raven (01-010) $22.00 5.25" raven-bear (01-036) $28.00 6.5" eagle-bear (01-187), 5.25" woman-raven (01-035) $32.00 10.25" eagle-woman (01-031) $37.00 10.25" raven-bear (01-182), 12.25" owl (01-001) $47.00 12.25" Chapman (01-183) $125.00 19" Chapman pole, black (01-021) $150.00 19" Chapman pole, painted (02-021)
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Native Art Cards 
PC: 5-1058
Our bronze embossed and full colour art cards come individually packaged with envelope in a plastic sleeve.
They are also available matted (11" x 14" finished size). Custom framing upon request.
Size: art card: 6.5" x 9" matted: 11"x14"
Price: $3.75 Art card (multiples, 6/design) $11.00 Matted art card
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Haida Totem Poles - Painted 
PC: 15-797
The design of these miniature totem poles is inspired by the traditional black argillite carvings created by Native artists of the Pacific northwest. Cast in quality resin and hand painted.
Size: from 2" to 14" high
Price: $6.25 Thunderbird, raven 2.25" (02-066, 067) $6.00 2" Totem keychain (09-090, 190) $10.50 Thunderbird, 4.5" (02-269) $31.00 Thunderbird-Bear, 8.5" (02-193) $46.00 T-Bird Bear, 11" (02-195) $50.00 Eagle-Whale, 13" (02-196) $52.00 Chapman pole, 12.5" (02-297)
Other options range from: $5.50 to: $48.00
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Totem Poles - Black Winged 
PC: 15-856
Our cast resin totem poles are available in several styles and sizes. Inspired by designs from the Pacific Northwest Native tribes, the figurative symbols include: Thunderbird; Raven and Bear with cubs; Thunderbird and Wolf; and Hummingbird.
Price: $11.50 Thunderbird, 3.5" (01-212) $12.50 Thunderbird - Wolf, 4.5" (01-200) $13.50 Raven - Bear with Cubs, 4.5" (01-205) $15.00 Thunderbird - Wolf, 5.5" (01-201) $16.00 Raven - Bear with Cubs, 5.5" (01-206) $17.50 Thunderbird, 4.5" (01-213) $20.50 Thunderbird - Wolf, 6.5" (01-202) $21.50 Raven - Bear with Cubs, 7" (01-207) $23.00 Thunderbird, 5" (01-214) $25.00 Thunderbird - Wolf, 8" (01-203) $28.00 Raven - Bear with Cubs, 8" (01-208) $32.00 Hummingbird, 8" (01-210) $38.00 Thunderbird - Wolf, 9.5" (01-204) $40.00 Hummingbird, 10" (01-211) $42.00 Raven - Bear with Cubs, 10" (01-209)
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Miniature Totem Figures 
PC: 15-1112
Totem sculptures inspired by original Haida argillite carvings and cast in quality black resin. Pieces are licensed reproductions of original pieces from the Haida Collection of the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Price: $13.50 Watchman, 2" $15.50 Frontlet - Bear or Beaver, 2" $15.50 Killer Whale, 2.25" $19.50 Frog, Raven or Eagle, 2.75"-3.25"
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Bill Reid Framed Prints 
PC: 250-1110
One of Canada's foremost artists, Haida artist Bill Reid has been proclaimed a national treasure and was instrumental in inspiring Native people to reclaim their cultural heritage.
Each 8 1/2" x 6" debossed gold, silver or copper foil print is double matted and framed in a colour-coordinating 13"x11" metal frame. Also available in a gold or silver bevelled wood moulding frame.
Gold images: The Raven Steals the Salmon, The Bear Mother, The Raven & First Men, The Eagle & the Frog.
Silver images: Haida Beaver Drum, Haida Dogfish Drum, Haida Bullhead Drum, Haida Wolf Drum (these round images may also be framed in a 10"x10" frame with a circular-cut matte as shown).
Copper images: Salmon, Wolf, Frog, Beaver, Eagle, Raven, Dogfish and Killer Whale.
Imprint: Optional engraved plate at additional cost
Price: $29.00 Metal frame $30.00 Wood frame $56.00 Pair of prints, metal frame $85.00 Triptych of silver drum prints, metal frame $14.00 Matted art card, no frame
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Pewter Totem Pole 
PC: 15-595
A classic memento from the Pacific Northwest coast, these elegant solid cast pewter totem poles come in three sizes from just over 2" to 4" in height.
Size: small: 2 1/4", medium: 3 1/4", large: 4"
Price: $14.50 small, 2.25" tall $20.50 medium, 3.25" tall $23.00 large 4" tall
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Totem Poles - Museum Collection 
PC: 15-821
These handsome totem sculptures are licensed reproductions of original totems in the Haida Gwaii Collection of the Canadian Museum of Civilization. The back of each pole features the museum collection ID number and embedded pewter medallion to authenticate the piece. Enclosure cards tell of the history and symbols represented in the work. Additional photos on request.
Price: $24.00 Killer whale, 3"; Killer whale-Raven, 4.5" $29.50 Bear-Halibut, 5" $29.50 Bear-Salmon, Bear-Dogfish, 5.75" $36.00 Sea wolf, 5" $45.00 Bear-Raven, 7.25"; Raven-Beaver, 8.5" $50.00 Raven, 7.25" $59.00 Shaman-Raven-Beaver, Beaver-Bear-Killer Whale, 10" $61.00 Raven transforming to Killer whale, 7" $130.00 Bear-Mother, 15" $173.00 Eagle, 15"
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Etched Glass Table Art 
PC: 20-669
Original etched glass art inspired by Canada's varied landscape and Inuit traditions.
Each free standing irregular shaped piece of glass is left in the more natural look of a rough stone. Details are engraved by hand creating a unique gift with a modern flair.
Optionally, a recognition award may be created by mounting a sculpture on a glass base with custom inscription.
Sketches of available designs available upon request.
Size: 4" to 14" wide
Price: $27.00 Small, simple design (eg. maple leaf, Inukshuk) $31.00 Small $56.00 Medium $104.00 Large
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Miniature Wood Carvings, Native Northwest 
PC: 315-2170
Hand carved miniature sculptures representing symbols from Coast Salish mythology. Crafted in traditional yellow cedar, each is a signed original with artist's story card included. About 5" high.
Available in 16 different motifs including: Bear (Friendship), Beaver (Wisdom), Eagle (Power, Prestige), Frog (Happiness, Common Sense), Hummingbird (Joy), Killer Whale (Strength, Bravery), Moon (Vision), Salmon (Abundance), Tsonokwa (Wealth, Good Fortune) and more. Ask for photos.
Price: $26.00 Any design
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Talking Stick 
PC: 181-896
North American Indians have long used the Talking Stick as a means of encouraging open communication. Whoever holds the Talking Stick has within his hands the sacred power of words and commands the attention of everyone in the assembly.
This talking stick is rich with symbolic and inspirational meaning. The eagle represents courage, the wolf, new ideas and wisdom. The feather of the turkey - the "peace eagle" - inspires a peaceful attitude and the give-and-take necessary to resove disputes. The fluffs are a reminder that words must come from the heart.
Each talking stick is individually hand carved from yellow cedar by Native wood carver Henry Pelletier and artisans of the Ojibwa Nation.
The wings swivel for compact tube shipping - makes for an ideal mailer.
Size: body of talking stick: 8" tall, 14" including the handle
Price: $27.50 (minimum 25 units)
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Miniature Framed Coast Salish Masks 
PC: 315-2171
Hand carved miniature masks, framed and ready to display. Crafted by Native artist Artie George, the masks are drawn from Coast Salish mythology. Crafted in traditional yellow cedar, each is a signed original with artist's story card included. Available in 19 different motifs. About 4.5" square.
Price: $31.00 Any design
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Bronze Bear Cub and Salmon 
PC: 15-800
These exquisitely detailed bronze sculptures are formed through a cold cast process using molds created from original hand carvings. The bear is a symbol of strength and friendship; the salmon symbolizes determination and abundance. The Salmon's life cycle is highly respected and if observed, prosperity follows. The Salmon is given to those you respect.
Price: $34.00 "Salmon", 2.25" H x 5" W $97.00 Small bears, about 5.5" W
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First Nations Designs in Carved Glass 
PC: 88-835
"Spiritual Essence" is a line of First Nations inspired designs on jade glass from the original artwork of Steven Hearns. Each piece comes with a card describing the story behind the art. Themes include: Agility, The Awakening, Bear Clan, Brother Wolf, The Gift, Lonesone Song, Messenger, Solitary Path, Time Has Come, Truth, Turtle Island, Unheeded Warning.
Price: $42.00 small freestanding, 3.5"x3.5" (min 10) $52.00 small on 3"x5" base (min 10) $62.00 small with your inscription etched on base (min 12) $120.00 large (6.5"x6.5") on blank 3"x7" base (min 5) $130.00 large with your inscription etched on base (min 5)
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Pacifica - Carved Glass Designs 
PC: 88-1106
Images from the Pacific Northwest are deep etched into jade glass icebergs. Available in freestanding format or mounted an optional base with inscription.
Choice of designs: Salmon, Thunderbird, Orca, Otter.
Price: $42.00 Small freestanding, 3.5"x3.5" (min. 10 units) $52.00 Small on 3"x5" base (min. 10 units) $62.00 Small on base with inscription (min. 12 units) $120.00 Large on 6.5"x6.5" base (min. 5 units) $130.00 Large on 3"x7" base with inscription (min. 5 units)
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Hand Painted Totems - "Winged Legends" 
PC: 15-855
These totems are superb sculptural interpretations of some of the most famous native legends of the Pacific North West.
Raven Stealing Sun, Thunderbird and Killer Whale, Raven and Beaver.
Hand painted.
Size: Raven - Beaver 8.5" Thunderbird - Killer Whale 11" Raven Stealing Sun 12.5" or 19" tall
Price: $54.00 Raven - Beaver, 8.5" (D) $64.00 Thunderbird - Killer Whale, 11" (C) $91.00 Raven Stealing Sun, 12.5" (B) $159.00 Raven Stealing Sun, 19" (A)
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Spirit Boxes - West Coast Native Designs 
PC: 15-769
These Spirit boxes, designed by Tom McPhee, a non-Native Canadian artist, are inspired by Haida art and traditional grease bowls. Cast in a museum quality composite resin for a rich weight and feel.
Available designs:Thunderbird, Killer Whale, Seal, Dogfish, Otter, Raven, Bear & Frog designs - in either a Rosewood or Vedigris finish.
Price: $57.00 otter $71.00 seal, thunderbird, dogfish $96.00 raven, bear & frog $107.00 killer whale
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Soapstone Carvings 
PC: 109-671
These soapstone carvings depict scenes from traditional life in the Arctic. The figures are mounted on a frosted glass base, evocative of the vast expanses of frozen ice floes of the Far North.
Size: Hunter w spear on frosted glass base: 5" x 7" Hunter in kayak on frosted glass base: 4" x 7.5" Colours: stone colour varies and ranges from dark green to grey/black. Imprint: Optional inscription on base
Price: $160.00 Hunter w spear $60.00 Hunter in kayak (not including base)
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Native Potlach Bowls 
PC: 15-857
Intricately carved & painted bowls were an essential part of Potlach, the Native West Coast ritual of gift giving at celebrations and feasts. What could be more meaningful than giving one of these beautiful replicas to mark your own special occasion? Cast in high quality resin with a food safe coating, suitable for serving cold foods. Each piece is exceptionally detailed and handpainted.
Bear: a symbol of earthly power, great force and might Dogfish: a helpful spirit, the mediator Frog: successful communicator, bringer of good fortune Loon: represents loyalty and leadership Raven: symbol of knowledge and has the ability to make anything happen Sandpiper: quickness, speed and foraging Seal: bright, inquisitive, organized
Price: $69.00 small bowls: seal, frog, loon, raven, bear $97.00 large bowls: Seal, Frog $130.00 large bowls: Raven, Sandpiper, Dogfish (round) (02813 - 02815) $172.00 large round bowl: Bear, 10.5"D
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Potlatch Platters - Canadian Museum of Civilization Collection 
PC: 15-799
Superb replicas of genuine Haida potlach platters from the collection of the Canadian Museum of Civilazation. Cast in a high quality black resin made from recycled glass. The reverse of the plate features the museum collection ID number and embedded medallion to authenticate the piece.
Price: $91.00 Halibut plate, 9" oval $103.00 Killer Whale plate, 9" round $147.00 Eagle & Salmon plate, 9" oval $172.00 Shark Tray (not shown)
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Talking Stick 
PC: 113-664
The Talking Stick is a popular and meaningful gift for corporate leaders, executives and business teams. Ours is handcarved from B.C. yellow cedar and comes in Eagle, Thunderbird, Raven, or Orca designs.
In traditional Native communities, the Talking Stick is passed among those who wish to speak at a gathering, as a sign of respect for free speech and a way of honouring all members of a group. It symbolizes that each has the power and freedom to speak openly without fear of censure, reminding all to listen to what is being said and focus clearly on the discussion.
Optional display stands and presentation boxes available.
Imprint: Laser engraving optional
Price: $100.00 12-14" tall, one figure $200.00 18-20" tall, 2 figures
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Carved Crystal Totem 
PC: 183-1082
Totem designs by First Nations artists of the West Coast are sand-carved on jade glass or starfire crystal. Available designs include Eagle, Raven, Bear, among others.
Imprint: Optional etching on base
Price: $225.00 Curved starfire crystal, approx 12"H $140.00 7"H Haida Eagle, flat jade glass $105.00 5"H Haida Eagle, flat jade glass
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Bronze Bear with Salmon Award 
PC: 15-2201
This series of Bear Cub with Salmon blends First Nations tribal and figurative motifs. The Salmon's life cycle is highly respected and if observed, prosperity follows. The Salmon is given to those you respect. Crafted in cold cast bronze, a technological advance by which bronze powders and pigment are mixed with resin to give the appearance of traditional hot cast bronze.
Imprint: Optional engraved plate on base at added cost
Price: $180.00 Any style on black base
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Bronze Vision Bear Sculptures 
PC: 15-2178
Echoing contemporary works by First Nations artists, this series blends tribal and figurative motifs. These exquisitely detailed bronze sculptures are formed through a cold cast process using molds created from original hand carvings.
Guardian of the Salmon heralds the annual return of the Salmon. He rejoices in his song of welcome and calls all to share honorably in their generous offering of life. Size: 8"H x 5"L x 5"W.
Mama's Hunter, soft and flowing, is an endearing image of Maternal Love. The powerful matriarch gives her wisdom and guidance to the youthful aspirations of her offspring. Size: 7"H x 8"L
Autumn's Feast is a celebration. As the salmon return upstream to their fresh water spawning beds, the generations gather to celebrate life's endless cycle. Such vitality is purified in the presence of the frog. Size: 6"H x 10"L x 6"D
Price: $200.00 Guardian of the Salmon $200.00 Mama's Hunter $280.00 Autumn's Feast
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Potlatch Platters, Large - Canadian Museum of Civilization 
PC: 15-2241
Superb replicas of genuine Haida potlach platters from the collection of the Canadian Museum of Civilazation. Cast in a high quality black resin made from recycled glass. The reverse of the plate features the museum collection ID number and embedded medallion to authenticate the piece.
Sea Wolf - symbol of intelligence, leadership and strong family values Octopus - a symbol of great wealth, in some cultures the number "eight" is considered a magic and auspicious number, which adds to the appeal and power of this totem
Price: $270.00 Sea Wolf platter, 16" oval $285.00 Octopus plate $305.00 Sculpin platter, 17.5" (not shown)
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