Beautiful and ornate, simple and utilitarian, everyday objects and ceremonial items—such is the diverse nature of Pacific Northwest Coast Native Carvings.
These highly prized works of art grace public buildings, private collections and local museums and galleries.
As you explore the Pacific Northwest, you come across ingenious and skilled examples of furniture, houses, serving dishes, cooking utensils, storage boxes, canoes, masks, rattles, paddles, talking sticks and many other items carved and painted with bold lines, deep grooves and distinctive Formline shapes.
Totem and Welcome Poles greet you as you approach First Nation communities. They speak of the families who live there, tell the stories of their deeds, their ancestors and the Supernatural Beings who share our spirit world. It is an artform that takes years to develop masterful carving skills.
Artists work with established carvers to learn the various tools and techniques that transform select pieces of Cedar and other carving materials into beautiful works of art.
At Cheryl's Trading Post, we choose Authentic, hand carved Masks, Headdresses, Paddles, Wall Panels and Plaques, Bowls, Bentwood Boxes and Chests, Totem Poles, Rattles, Talking Sticks, Pendants and Miniature Masks and Totem Poles that represent the very best of this Indigenous Tradition.
You can view our collections for sale at www.cherylstradingpost.com