270. Kolus and Bear Pearlite Tribal Totem

 Black resin totem, from the 'Tribal' series by Pearlite. 10" high. Features Thunderbird’s square headed brother ‘Kolus’ standing atop a sitting bear motif. Kolus has the image of a copper on his chest. Base has a further face decoration, possibly Beaver.

Probably from same sequence as N0. 95 'Cannibal Giant'.

269. Red Resin Thunderbird

An unusual 10” resin cast totem featuring Thunderird, Raven, Bear, Flounder and Salmon. Highly detailed with additional faces formed between the major figures. The round face on the Flounder may represent Moon and the smaller head beneath Thunderbird seems to be reptilian.

The base has a small ‘GM’  initial with a copyright symbol.
 

268. Grand Boma Resin Frieze

 25” high and extremely heavy, cast resin mounted on hardwood base. This large frieze is similar to other smaller models made by Boma, but on a much grander scale. The design features an interconnected series of figures, including Thunderbird, Sea Wolf, Bear, Raven, Eagle and human figures, climbing, fighting and being consumed. The frieze displays well in the vertical or horizontal aspect. Stamped ‘Boma MFG Ltd’on rear.

Detail showing Bear communing with Eagle (?) figure.

Thunderbird captures his nemesis Killer Whale (Sea Wolf) which in turn besets a human figure below it.

267. Small Tribal Mask

 Small shamanic mask model, about 3” high, with magnet attached. Amber resin, with painted details. Similar in style and form, to 266. Also similar in style and colouration to various Pearlite and Aalco totems.

Modern manufacture with price tag and barcode on rear.

266. Large Resin Tribal Mask

 Life sized shamanic mask, made of amber coloured resin, with hand painted details. Measures about 11” high. No TM, leather hanging strap attached, eye, nose and mouth holes.

The mask itself is slightly distorted vertically, possibly due to manufacturing issues.

265. OLDE CURIOSITY SHOP TOTEM

Seven inch high resin reproduction of a Tsimshan style totem pole from 'Ye Olde Curiosity Shop' in Seattle, one of the very first vendors of souvenir First Nations materials.

 

264. Shamans Seal Grease Bowl

Large ceramic bowl fashioned in the shape of stylised seal. 10” long approx.

 

263. Boma Watchman Pawn Chesspiece

Part of a chess set designed by Christian M. White in 1997, the Watchman represents the pawn.

Figure is seated and shown wearing the tall hat as befits his status. 6cm high, black resin. The complete set comprises of 16 black figures and 16 white. See also Rook Bear and Raven Queen No. 11 and No 169

 

262. Black Boma Trinket Box

Faux Argillite trinket box, made from black resin. 5.5 cm high and similar diameter.

Exterior depicts a complex intertwined story involving Raven, Bear, Whale, Thunderbird, Sea Wolf and Man.

Lid is decorated by a Sea Wolf or Sea Minster motif. Marked Boma on side and labelled below.

See also No. 234 for similar red version.

 

261. Pewter Raven with Bear and Salmon

Fine art pewter sculpture of Raven atop a bear, catching salmon. Possibly fish or whale motif in between. Base has moon and two monster faces in relief.

 Rear is hollow with makers mark ‘MG’ and copyright stamp. 4” high overall.

260. HS Thunderbird With Straight Wings

6" high amber resin, made by 'H.S' company. Thunderbird with outstretched triangular wings, perches on the head of a Wolf (?) which in turn sits on a human head with lolling tongue.

 

259. Pewter Bear Pole with Inclusions

Bear motif sat atop a 2.5" pewter pole with various animals. Eyes set with gemstones for effect, no visible TM

 

258. Pewter Raven Pole with Inclusions

Small 3" pewter pole, with Raven, Frog and Watchmen figures. Small gemstones included to highlight eyes. No visible TM

 

257. Mother Bear Motif Towel

Large Salish design towel with red and black Mother Bear motif
 

256. Metal Enamelled Wolf Pin

 Small zinc alloy pin brooch with coastal Salish image of a Wolf

255. Zinc Totem Keyring

 Metal keyring with enamel detailing, possibly based on Stanley Park Totem.

254. Francis Horne Snr Eagle Spirit Keyring

Zinc alloy enamel keyring

 

253. Joe Wilson Copper Sun Keyring

Zinc alloy enamelled alloy keyring

 

252. Iljuwas (Bill Reid) Commemorative Coins

Commemorative coin in honour of Haida artist Iluwas - Bill Reid, decorated with Xhuwaji (Grizzly Bear)

(Information taken from Canadian Mint) 

The reverse design features Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear by renowned Haida artist Iljuwas (Bill Reid) on the inner core and extending onto the outer ring. On the top portion of the outer ring, two images of a maple leaf appear within the line pattern. A banner at the bottom of the outer ring bears the inscriptions "BILL" and "REID" in honour of the 100th anniversary of the Haida artist's birth, while "2020" is centred between two security marks that consist of a maple leaf within another maple leaf. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

 

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