floyd joseph was born on october 29th, 1953, on the capilano reserve in north vancouver, british columbia, as a member of the squamish band of the coast salish nation. floyd  More »

floyd joseph was born on october 29th, 1953, on the capilano reserve in north vancouver, british columbia, as a member of the squamish band of the coast salish nation. floyd was talented in drawing and painting.floyd mentores were ed billy, larry joseph, bobby cole and buffalo mathias.floyd majored in art at capilano college (sculpture, potter, drawing and design). he visited paris, amsterdam and london to explore the museums, the art and the culture. floyd's woodcarvings are both lifelike and beautiful.the dimensions of the leopard seal 20"l x 2"w x2" d.the totem pole is signed.   « Less

floyd joseph was born on october 29th, 1953, on the capilano reserve in north vancouver, british columbia, as a member of the squamish band of the coast salish nation. floyd  More »

floyd joseph was born on october 29th, 1953, on the capilano reserve in north vancouver, british columbia, as a member of the squamish band of the coast salish nation. floyd was talented in drawing and painting.floyd mentores were ed billy, larry joseph, bobby cole and buffalo mathias.floyd majored in art at capilano college (sculpture, potter, drawing and design). he visited paris, amsterdam and london to explore the museums, the art and the culture. floyd's woodcarvings are both lifelike and beautiful.the dimensions of the totem pole 13 1/2"h x19 3/4"w x3 1/2" d.the totem pole is signed and titled.   « Less

the portrait mask was carved by costal salish artist fred baker.ceremonial masks are an important aspect of the pacific northwest coast native culture. the masks depict  More »

the portrait mask was carved by costal salish artist fred baker.ceremonial masks are an important aspect of the pacific northwest coast native culture. the masks depict animals, humans, forces of nature and mythical beings. the masks were commissioned by the chief and danced by the carver, which would increase the value of the mask as well as the status of the carver.the masks presently are carved strictly for decorative purposes, but there are still many which are made and danced for specific ceremonies. coastal peoples offers masks representing the nations of the western coastline, from the coast salish and nuu-cha-nulth in the south to the tlingit in the north. the use of colour and form varies from nation to nation, revealing each distinctive culture.the dimensions of this mask 9 3/4"h x6 1/4 w "x4 1/4" d red cedar wood and acrylic paint artist fred baker signed and titled.   « Less

copper maker" a handcarved mask by first nations artist matthew maker, coast salish.coast salish, squamish nation wood carver.matthew lives in north vancouver on the capilano  More »

copper maker" a handcarved mask by first nations artist matthew maker, coast salish.coast salish, squamish nation wood carver.matthew lives in north vancouver on the capilano reserve and has been carving for many years, and is now working with his brother richard and producing incredible pieces that are collected all over the world.the mask is made of cedar and Paint,measuring 13"h x 9"w x 7"d signed by the artist and titled.   « Less

ceremonial masks are an important aspect of the pacific northwest coast native culture. the masks depict animals, humans, forces of nature and mythical beings. the masks were  More »

ceremonial masks are an important aspect of the pacific northwest coast native culture. the masks depict animals, humans, forces of nature and mythical beings. the masks were commissioned by the chief and danced by the carver, which would increase the value of the mask as well as the status of the carver.the masks presently are carved strictly for decorative purposes, but there are still many which are made and danced for specific ceremonies. coastal peoples offers masks representing the nations of the western coastline, from the coast salish and nuu-cha-nulth in the south to the tlingit in the north. the use of colour and form varies from nation to nation, revealing each distinctive culture.the dimensions of this mask 12"x7 3/4"x6" red cedar wood, cedar bark, acrylic paint artist unknown.   « Less

ceremonial masks are an important aspect of the pacific northwest coast native culture. the masks depict animals, humans, forces of nature and mythical beings. the masks were  More »

ceremonial masks are an important aspect of the pacific northwest coast native culture. the masks depict animals, humans, forces of nature and mythical beings. the masks were commissioned by the chief and danced by the carver, which would increase the value of the mask as well as the status of the carver.the masks presently are carved strictly for decorative purposes, but there are still many which are made and danced for specific ceremonies. coastal peoples offers masks representing the nations of the western coastline, from the coast salish and nuu-cha-nulth in the south to the tlingit in the north. the use of colour and form varies from nation to nation, revealing each distinctive culture.the dimensions of this mask 12 1/4"X 7 3/4"X6 1/2" red cedar wood, cedar bark, acrylic paint artist unknown.   « Less

ceremonial masks are an important aspect of the pacific northwest coast native culture. the masks depict animals, humans, forces of nature and mythical beings. the masks were  More »

ceremonial masks are an important aspect of the pacific northwest coast native culture. the masks depict animals, humans, forces of nature and mythical beings. the masks were commissioned by the chief and danced by the carver, which would increase the value of the mask as well as the status of the carver.the masks presently are carved strictly for decorative purposes, but there are still many which are made and danced for specific ceremonies. coastal peoples offers masks representing the nations of the western coastline, from the coast salish and nuu-cha-nulth in the south to the tlingit in the north. the use of colour and form varies from nation to nation, revealing each distinctive culture.the dimensions of this mask 13"x7 1/2"x 8" red cedar wood, cedar bark, acrylic paint,artist unknown.   « Less

An Islamic enamel (mina) on copper container with Arabic inscriptions, Damascus, Syria 18th19th Century, H: 7" Diameter: 8".

An Islamic enamel (mina) on copper container with Arabic inscriptions, Damascus, Syria 18th19th Century, H: 7" Diameter: 8".   « Less

An Islamic enamel (mina) on copper container with floral motif and birds, damascus, Syria 18th19th Century, H: 6.5", Diameter 10.5".

An Islamic enamel (mina) on copper container with floral motif and birds, damascus, Syria 18th19th Century, H: 6.5", Diameter 10.5".   « Less

A very fine 19th Century Japanese cloisonne tall pitcher, C1870s, H: 7" base diameter 2.75". Missing handle and have small dent near the base.

A very fine 19th Century Japanese cloisonne tall pitcher, C1870s, H: 7" base diameter 2.75". Missing handle and have small dent near the base.   « Less