Northwest Coast Salish Loon form Feast Bowl Simon Charlie

Description

• Rare Salish Loon Form Bowl Simon Charlie
• Date: 1999
• Materials: Cedar, metal beads, black, red and white pigments.
• Important Artist: Hwunumetse’ (Simon Charlie 1920-2005) renowned Coast Salish Master Carver and Elder was named a 2003 recipient of the Order of Canada for his contribution to education and preservation of his cultural heritage, its legends and stories. In addition, Charlie received the National Centennial Medal in 1967 and the Order of British Columbia in 2001.
• Dimensions: 18” L x 8 ¼” W x 6 ¾” H
• Description: A well carved loon form bowl with wings that terminate in salmon forms. Eye’s inlaid with metal beads. Signed Simon Charlie ‘99 to bottom.