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works(0,0)="bCeta"
works(0,1)="F,B"
works(0,2)="Cetacean Shadows"
works(0,3)="30 x 14 x 22" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(0,4)="Bronze"
works(0,5)="35"
works(0,6)="2000"
works(0,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(0,8)="Along the West Coast of Canada and the Northwest Coast of the United States various tribes actively hunted the gray whale. Success was sought through long months of rigorous ceremonial preparation.<br><br>It was believed that when these great sea mammals were injured, but not killed, in the hunt they would return at some other time and capsize the whaler's canoe and drag it and all those aboard down to the underwater Village of the Whales. Once there, the people would be transformed , and they themselves would become whales. From such beliefs it was believed that when whales appeared near the villages they were the drowned relatives coming to communicate with their family.<br>"
works(1,0)="bCorm"
works(1,1)="F"
works(1,2)="Cormorant"
works(1,3)="15 x 16 x 23" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(1,4)="Bronze"
works(1,5)="35"
works(1,6)="1997"
works(1,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(1,8)="Cormorants along our coasts and lakes are as common as the crow on land; in fact they are sometimes called “sea crows”.  With their long sinuous necks, sharply hooked bills and legs set far back on the body they are exceptional fishermen.<br><br>The cormorant begins a dive with the thrust of its huge feet.  Then the bird holds its wings tightly against the body to minimize surface resistance and pushes with its webbed feet.  The thigh and hip muscles are enormous and generate great power.  Pushing itself through the water with their feet much like the propeller of a boat they are able to catch even the swiftest fish. <br><br><br>"
works(2,0)="bOtter"
works(2,1)="F"
works(2,2)="Otter Woman's Children"
works(2,3)="4 x 8 x 6" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(2,4)="Bronze"
works(2,5)="200"
works(2,6)="2000"
works(2,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(2,8)="In the beginning when the earth was young and the animals were new, Otter had no tail.<br><br>Otter was full of mischief. He liked to play in the rivers and sea. He liked to slide down the waterfalls and do loops in the water. One day he saw Raven flying above him and he wanted him to come down and play with him. But Raven wouldn't listen to his pleas. How could he get Ravens attention and knock him out of the sky?<br><br>" & Chr(34) & "Ah ha" & Chr(34) & " said Otter " & Chr(34) & " I will throw a long spear at Raven" & Chr(34) & ". Of course he missed, but Raven wanted to teach Otter a lesson so he would always be reminded that throwing spears was dangerous. Raven wanted Otter to remember to never throw a spear again.<br><br>Otter was always playing he had no time to remember the important things in life like not throwing spears. So Raven decided to attach the spear to Otters hind quarters. Otter would always have the spear there to remind him of his misdeed. This is how Otters came to have a tail.<br><br><br>"
works(3,0)="bPaddle"
works(3,1)="F"
works(3,2)="Paddle Song"
works(3,3)="16 x 20 x 16" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(3,4)="Bronze"
works(3,5)="27"
works(3,6)="1987"
works(3,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(3,8)="Among the Northwest coast peoples the canoe paddle is used to lead the singing. Carrying the rhythm of the songs and dances this woman joins in the traditional ceremonies of her people. She wears the conical carved hat decorated with the frog, a symbol of " & Chr(34) & "he who tells the story" & Chr(34) & " one of the most ancient symbols of the peoples and one that came with them as they migrated to our shores. Her paddle is decorated with the whale a subject of fantasy and superstition.<br><br>On one of my trips to Alaska I observed this woman during a 4th of July parade in Ketchikan. <br><br><br>"
works(4,0)="bRavsChild"
works(4,1)="F,B,L,C"
works(4,2)="Raven's Child"
works(4,3)="22 x 18 x 68" & Chr(34) & " high (with pedstal)"
works(4,4)="Bronze"
works(4,5)="17"
works(4,6)="2001"
works(4,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(4,8)="Long ago when the earth was very young and people were new, Raven flew over the land. Down below he saw the entrance to a deep cave. Gliding down he found " & Chr(34) & "Gonaqadet" & Chr(34) & " (the sea wolf) seated proudly wearing a great dancing blanket. Gonaqadet himself was a great dancer and showed his skill by swinging his body to show the Nakheen or great fringe in its entire splendor. Raven was very impressed and his pulse raced and his heart pounded.<br><br>After Gonaqadet danced he gave a great speech in which he bestowed the blanket on Raven so he could take it too the people. There the people unraveled the great blanket to learn how to make more of them and then carefully re-wove the blanket to its original beauty.<br><br>Shown here, a mother and newborn child wear one of the most beautiful of weavings. The chilkat blanket, a blanket first woven by the Tsimshian tribe of Southeastern Alaska.<br><br><br>"
works(5,0)="bRavsEgg"
works(5,1)="F"
works(5,2)="Raven's Egg"
works(5,3)="6 x 5" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(5,4)="Bronze"
works(5,5)="140"
works(5,6)="1994"
works(5,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(5,8)="In the spring of the year a storm once blew over the face of the earth. Soon the water rose out of the sea, surged forth all over the earth and covered its surface everywhere from sunrise to sunset. A mighty gale swept the waves over the hills and the sea swallowed everything in sight.<br><br>Night came over the waters and with it bitter cold, with daybreak the wind fell and the sea calmed. Heat returned and the suns rays increased until the waters boiled.<br>Now there was a sorcerer named " & Chr(34) & "Son-of-Owl" & Chr(34) & " that whipped the sea with his bow and cried out: " & Chr(34) & "enough, enough!" & Chr(34) & ". The waters simmered down under the blows of the whip and ran off the mountains and into the sea. It was then Raven was born and became the treat transformer, the trickster and supernatural hero.<br><br><br>"
works(6,0)="bRavStealsSun"
works(6,1)="F"
works(6,2)="Raven Steals The Sun I"
works(6,3)="11 x 16 x 25" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(6,4)="Bronze"
works(6,5)="35"
works(6,6)="2000"
works(6,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(6,8)="Along the northwest coast of America and Canada the native American's believe Raven stole the sun from a miserly chief and threw it into the sky. Before this the earth was dark and cold and the people suffered.<br><br>Raven, being the great wily their, turned himself into a pine needle and was swallowed by the chief's daughter when she drank water from the river. Soon she gave birth to a son who whined and cried to play with his grandfathers balls of light. In desperation to quiet his grandson the chief relented. It was at that time that Raven turned himself back into a bird and stole the sun for the people.<br><br><br>"
works(7,0)="bRavStealsSunII"
works(7,1)="F"
works(7,2)="Raven Steals The Sun II"
works(7,3)="7 x 9 x 14" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(7,4)="Bronze with black granite base"
works(7,5)="70"
works(7,6)="2002"
works(7,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(7,8)="Along the northwest coast of America and Canada the natives believe Raven stole the sun from a miserly chief and threw it into the sky.  Before this time, the earth was dark and cold and people suffered.<br><br>Raven, being the great wily thief, turned himself into a pine needle and was swallowed by the chief's daughter when she drank water from the river.  Soon she gave birth to a son who whined and cried to play with the balls of light stored in the chief's lodge.  In desperation to quiet his grandson the chief relented.  It was at that time that Raven turned himself back into a bird, flew up the smoke hole, and stole the sun for the people.<br><br>Shown here the head of Raven with the sun, which is inlayed with abalone, in his beak.<br>"
works(8,0)="bRavStealsSunMoon"
works(8,1)="F"
works(8,2)="Raven Steals The Sun And Moon"
works(8,3)="17 x 7 x 21" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(8,4)="Bronze"
works(8,5)="35"
works(8,6)="1994"
works(8,7)="[Sold Out]"
works(8,8)="Ravens world was one of darkness for a Great Magician Chief held the sun and moon boxed up in his lodge. Raven decided to steal the sun and moon and give them to the people so they would have light.<br><br>The young Raven transformed himself into a human child and was born to the daughter of the magician. By making a pest of himself, crying and whining, Raven convinced the unsuspecting magician grandfather to let him play with the boxes hanging from the ceiling that contained the sun and moon.<br><br>Once when Raven was alone he stole the box containing the sun and moon and flew out through the smoke-hole of the lodge. When he was outside he opened the box and threw the sun and moon into the sky.<br><br><br>"
works(9,0)="bRiver"
works(9,1)="F"
works(9,2)="River Warriors"
works(9,3)="9 x 11 x 18" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(9,4)="Bronze"
works(9,5)="35"
works(9,6)="1993"
works(9,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(9,8)="Along the Northwest coast the salmon is revered and many legends are told about their beginnings. Once upon a time the Salmon Mother gathered her five children to her and bid them journey far into the ocean. “Remember, once a year you must return to the home from whence you came” she cried, reminding them that in order to survive they must gather strength from the land along the rivers of their birth.<br><br>Now it is known that the five children established villages far out into the sea. Each year in the early spring the salmon change from human form into salmon and those at the farthest edge of the ocean start their journey across the sea and up the rivers along the Pacific Northwest coast. Along the way they alert the Salmon People of the other villages who promise to follow at different times of the year. So it is that the Silver, Chinook, Chum, Sockeye and Coho journey to our rivers from early spring until late fall.<br><br><br>"
works(10,0)="bSalmon"
works(10,1)="F"
works(10,2)="Salmon Woman"
works(10,3)="4 x 4 x 8" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(10,4)="Bronze"
works(10,5)="200"
works(10,6)="2000"
works(10,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(10,8)="Long ago in the time before time, when all beings were men and wore their skins as blankets, the earth became overly populated. It was then that the leaders gathered together and determined that in order to survive they must divide themselves. Donning new blankets, they each in turn journeyed into new and different territories. So it was that man clothed himself in scales, feathers and fur and wandered into the sea, air and forest.<br><br>At this time the salmon mother gathered her five children to her and bid them journey far into the ocean. " & Chr(34) & "Remember, once a year you must return to the home from whence you came" & Chr(34) & " she cried, reminding them that in order to survive they must gather strength from the land along the rivers of their birth.<br><br>Now it is known that the five children established villages far out into the sea. Each yea in the early spring the salmon change from human form into salmon and those at the farthest edge of the ocean start their journey across the sea and up the rivers along the pacific northwest coast. Along the way they alert the Salmon People of the other villages who promise to follow at different times of the year. So it is that the Silver, Chinook, Chum, Sockeye and Coho journey to our rivers from early spring until late fall.<br><br><br>"
works(11,0)="bSnowLarge"
works(11,1)="F,B"
works(11,2)="Snow Goose Moon (large)"
works(11,3)="24 x 8 x 47" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(11,4)="Bronze"
works(11,5)="17"
works(11,6)="1999"
works(11,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(11,8)="The moon is a Northwest symbol represented by a woman. It is seldom used as a crest but when it is, someone of very high rank only uses it. A Northwest coast native moon-dance is danced by two women -- an old woman, representing the full moon and a young woman representing the new moon., The old woman because of her knowledge and experience dances with a blanket covered with many buttons. The young woman who wishes to usurp her place but has yet to gain the knowledge or ways of the world dances with a blanket with few buttons. <br><br>The dance is really a fight between the two women, or moons, to see who will reign. It is the same in life with the young struggling to gain the status and place of their elders. It is a never ending battle just as the moon changes from new to full and back again, over and over .and over. I chose the snow goose to represent the moon because of its yearly travel cycle, its color and beautiful grace as it flies. I envisioned the moon being carried across the sky on the body of the goose.<br><br>On a clear cold night when you look at the moon it seems to have a white circle of light and mist carrying it through the heavens as if on the wings of a beautiful spirit.<br>"
works(12,0)="bSnowSmall"
works(12,1)="F,B"
works(12,2)="Snow Goose Moon (small)"
works(12,3)="9 x 3 x 18" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(12,4)="Bronze"
works(12,5)="70"
works(12,6)="2001"
works(12,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(12,8)="The moon is a Northwest symbol represented by a woman. It is seldom used as a crest but when it is, someone of very high rank only uses it. A Northwest coast native moon-dance is danced by two women -- an old woman, representing the full moon and a young woman representing the new moon., The old woman because of her knowledge and experience dances with a blanket covered with many buttons. The young woman who wishes to usurp her place but has yet to gain the knowledge or ways of the world dances with a blanket with few buttons. <br><br>The dance is really a fight between the two women, or moons, to see who will reign. It is the same in life with the young struggling to gain the status and place of their elders. It is a never ending battle just as the moon changes from new to full and back again, over and over .and over. I chose the snow goose to represent the moon because of its yearly travel cycle, its color and beautiful grace as it flies. I envisioned the moon being carried across the sky on the body of the goose.<br><br>On a clear cold night when you look at the moon it seems to have a white circle of light and mist carrying it through the heavens as if on the wings of a beautiful spirit.<br>"
works(13,0)="bSpirit"
works(13,1)="F"
works(13,2)="Spirit Brother"
works(13,3)="11 x 9 x 24" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(13,4)="Bronze"
works(13,5)="35"
works(13,6)="1993"
works(13,7)="[Sold Out]"
works(13,8)="The eagle is a symbol of power and prestige among many nations of the world. Along the northwest coast of America and Canada the eagle represents peace and power to the native peoples.<br><br>Eagle down is a symbol of peace and friendship and is still sprinkled before guests in dances and other ceremonies. Eagle feathers are used in rituals and worn on masks and headdresses. Portrayals of this powerful bird and painted and carved on many items.<br><br>We can give thanks that this majestic bird is making a comeback to bless our environment with a reminder of the power if peace and freedom.<br><br><br>"
works(14,0)="bTheDance"
works(14,1)="F"
works(14,2)="The Dance"
works(14,3)="29 x 20 x 76" & Chr(34) & " high (with pedestal)"
works(14,4)="Bronze"
works(14,5)="35"
works(14,6)="2001"
works(14,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(14,8)="River otters, like sea otters are very playful and childlike. They love to do circus-like antics along the banks of the rivers and seashores. Jumping, sliding, diving and somersaulting.<br><br>When the earth was very young Raven was flying over the land surveying his great domain. Down below otter was playing. Otter spied Raven and wanted him to come down a play, but Raven ignored him. Otter called and called but to no avail. Finally in desperation Otter decided to throw a spear at Raven and get his attention. Raven was quite annoyed and grabbing the spear out of the sky he swooped down and stuck the spear onto Otter's hindquarters to remind him that it was dangerous to throw spears. This is how Otter got his tail. <br><br><br>"
works(15,0)="bTheTime"
works(15,1)="F"
works(15,2)="The Timekeeper"
works(15,3)="7 x 7 x 17" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(15,4)="Bronze"
works(15,5)="35"
works(15,6)="1993"
works(15,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(15,8)="<br><br>Perhaps because of its silent flight and eerie call and its nocturnal habits the owl is often associated with departed spirits. This bird is often a shaman's helper and could cause death by flying over a person. One northwest coast legend tells of a selfish woman who constantly berated her husband's mother. As punishment the woman was turned into a screech owl.<br><br>In our own culture the owl is depicted as wise and studious, most likely because of its large round eye sockets.<br>"
works(16,0)="bTheTrickster"
works(16,1)="F"
works(16,2)="The Trickster"
works(16,3)="8 x 6 x 23" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(16,4)="Bronze"
works(16,5)="35"
works(16,6)="1993"
works(16,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(16,8)="Raven, the most important of all creatures to the Northwest Coastal Peoples. He was full of magic and supernatural power. He was the “Trickster”, the cultural hero, the transformer, the big man who created the world. He put the sun, the moon and the stars into the sky – the fish into the sea – the salmon into the rivers – the food onto the land. He gave the people fire and water. He placed the rivers and lakes and controlled the tides. He put the cedar trees onto the land and peopled the earth.<br><br>Raven was full of mischief and loved to tease, cheat and woo. He was often motivated by greed, but all too often his tricks were turned against him.<br><br><br>"
works(17,0)="bTransBearLarge"
works(17,1)="F,B"
works(17,2)="Transformation  Bear (large)"
works(17,3)="21 x 3 x 16" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(17,4)="Bronze"
works(17,5)="35"
works(17,6)="1993"
works(17,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(17,8)="In the beginning all the beings of this earth were the same. There came a time when the earth became overpopulated and the chiefs gathered together to decide what to do. They decided to divide the beings into groups. One group would go into the air and wear capes of feathers. One group would go into the forest and wear capes of fur. Another group would go into the sea and wear capes of scales with fins and tails. The last group would be known as the people.<br><br>From this legend the peoples of the Northwest believe that all the creatures of this earth have a like soul or spirit and are therefore able to change at will from one form to another. In this sculpture the bear is depicted with a human spirit inside of him catching a salmon which also has a human spirit inside of it.<br><br><br>"
works(18,0)="bTransBearSmall"
works(18,1)="F,B"
works(18,2)="Transformation  Bear (small)"
works(18,3)="10 x 2 x 7" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(18,4)="Bronze"
works(18,5)="70"
works(18,6)="1993"
works(18,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(18,8)="In the beginning all the beings of this earth were the same. There came a time when the earth became overpopulated and the chiefs gathered together to decide what to do. They decided to divide the beings into groups. One group would go into the air and wear capes of feathers. One group would go into the forest and wear capes of fur. Another group would go into the sea and wear capes of scales with fins and tails. The last group would be known as the people.<br><br>From this legend the peoples of the Northwest believe that all the creatures of this earth have a like soul or spirit and are therefore able to change at will from one form to another. In this sculpture the bear is depicted with a human spirit inside of him catching a salmon which also has a human spirit inside of it.<br><br><br>"
works(19,0)="bWaiting"
works(19,1)="F"
works(19,2)="Waiting for the Potlatch"
works(19,3)="18 x 19 x 16" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(19,4)="Bronze"
works(19,5)="27"
works(19,6)="1987"
works(19,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(19,8)="Someone once said to me " & Chr(34) & "Indians never smile" & Chr(34) & ". Having attended several Potlatches I want to tell you that is definitely not true. The Potlatch is a celebration commemorating some specific event. (wedding, birth, coming of age, seasonal thanksgiving, even a means of waging war) Generally a time of happiness.<br><br>At such events family support and closeness are extremely evident. Support of friends and relatives, coupled with a respect of each other's traditions is shown in the dances and songs. It is all very serious but joyful business. Everyone is included from newborn to the most elderly. Periodic breaks in the ceremonies are common to care for the young as well as the infirm. Babies are passed from mother to grandmother to aunt to uncle to friend and neighbor. The elderly are helped to participate and encouraged to partake frequently in refreshment to keep up their strength. Small children find piles of coats or robes in corners and niches to take naps. There is no crying or arguing amongst the children.<br><br>The tribe comes together as a whole in overwhelming support of each other. Among themselves the people relax, sharing the joy and honor of their traditions.<br><br><br>"
works(20,0)="bWind"
works(20,1)="F"
works(20,2)="Wind Rider"
works(20,3)="13 x 6 x 23" & Chr(34) & " high"
works(20,4)="Bronze"
works(20,5)="70"
works(20,6)="2002"
works(20,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(20,8)="The eagle, a symbol for many countries of power and prestige.  Along the northwest coast of America and Canada the eagle represents peace and power to the native peoples.<br><br>Shown here with coastal pictographs incised into the upper wing the eagle soars over the land.  Watching over the peoples and all the creatures of this earth.  A protector of the environment.<br>"
works(21,0)="eEagle"
works(21,1)="F"
works(21,2)="Eagle Dancer"
works(21,3)="22 x 30" & Chr(34) & ""
works(21,4)="Embossed viscosity etching with copper"
works(21,5)="38"
works(21,6)="1985"
works(21,7)="[Sold Out]"
works(21,8)="Showing a beautiful and moveable eagle's mask of the Northwest Coast. A dancer crouching in the dance with the mask closed.<br><br><br>"
works(22,0)="eEclipse"
works(22,1)="F"
works(22,2)="Eclipse Over Tatoosh"
works(22,3)="20 x 27" & Chr(34) & ""
works(22,4)="Embossed etching with silver teachess chincole"
works(22,5)="50"
works(22,6)="1982"
works(22,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(22,8)="Along the Pacific Coast in the area of Washington State and Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the Indians believed that the moon was composed of a jelly like substance such as fishes eat. They believe that an eclipse is brought about by a fish like the " & Chr(34) & "cultus" & Chr(34) & " cod , or toosh-kow, which attempts to eat the sun or moon, and which they strive to drive away by shouting, waving spears, knives, clubs, etc., and pounding upon drums, sometimes even beating on their houses. They set up a terrible din and as the progression of the eclipse occurs they become quite agitated and fearful, all coming out of their dwellings to participate in a tremendous howl. <br><br>"
works(23,0)="eHalibut"
works(23,1)="F"
works(23,2)="Halibut Man"
works(23,3)="20 x 24" & Chr(34) & ""
works(23,4)="Embossed and tinted etching"
works(23,5)="60"
works(23,6)="1981"
works(23,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(23,8)="It is told by the Nimpkish tribe of the Kwagiutl on Bancouver Island, that after the great flood subsided it was Halibut who, stranded at the mouth of the Nimpkish river, threw off is skin, his tail and his fins to emerge as the first man.<br><br><br>"
works(24,0)="eNEcho"
works(24,1)="F"
works(24,2)="Northwest Echo"
works(24,3)="18 x 24" & Chr(34) & ""
works(24,4)="Embossed etching"
works(24,5)="30"
works(24,6)="1980"
works(24,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(24,8)="The Dluwalakha, meaning non sacred, was one of the many dancing societies of the Kwakiutl. The dancers wore masks representing the family crest myth and family which were supernatural in origin but not supernaturally possessed. Among the myths involving the elements of nature was echo.<br><br>Echo is associated with speech and ventriloquism. Echo masks are fitted with seets of wooden mouthpieces representing different beings, each with its own distinctive voice. By changing the mouthpieces the dancers can change from one character to another. The mouthpieces represent a variety of characters; birds, fish, mammals, humans, etc. In some cases as many as ten mouthpieces were made to fit a single mask.<br><br>During the dance these mouthpieces are concealed in a basket or pouch that is tied to the dancers waist. Using the dance blanket for cover, the dancer lowers his head and secretly fits a new mouthpiece into the mask. The mouthpiece is held in place by a plug which extends through the mask and is grasped in the dancer's clenched teeth. The dancer now makes the sound of the mouthpiece he is wearing. In some cases a dancing partner, who is concealed behind a dance screen at the head of the lodge, makes the sound through a reed like device. This distorts and gives and eerie faraway effect.<br><br><br>"
works(25,0)="eNGenesis"
works(25,1)="F"
works(25,2)="Northwest Genesis"
works(25,3)="22 x 30" & Chr(34) & ""
works(25,4)="Embossed viscosity etching with copper chincole"
works(25,5)="30"
works(25,6)="1985"
works(25,7)="[Sold Out]"
works(25,8)="A Northwest circle of life with man in the center surrounded by the graphic symbols of raven, loon, wolf, halibut, orca, frog, otter and hummingbird.<br><br>Copper chincole's at the four corners depict the main tribal crests of Eagle, Beaver, Bear and Salmon.<br><br>In the lower corner is the embossed hand of the creator.<br><br><br>"
works(26,0)="eQexix"
works(26,1)="F"
works(26,2)="Qexix"
works(26,3)="11 x 15" & Chr(34) & ""
works(26,4)="Embossed etching"
works(26,5)="90"
works(26,6)="1980"
works(26,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(26,8)="Qexix, Chief of Sitka Whale House, TIUknaxAdi, brother of Sitka Jack. Known to have had a continual warring relationship with Chief Lucwaq of the Bear House, Teqwedi from the Situk and Lost River area of Southeastern Alaska. This warring was caused by numerous small instances and never seemed to end because neither side ever felt they had been able to " & Chr(34) & "even the score" & Chr(34) & ". In one instance the Teqwedi attacked the TIUknaxAdi because they felt the TIUknaxAdi had acquired too much wealth from the Russians who were in control of Sitka, Alaska at the time. Lies, spite, accidents, name calling, all lead to war.<br><br>Yay hit (Whale house) largest tribal house ever built. The logs used in the framework were as large as 5 ft. in diameter. The Whale House is still in existence, however, it is now in a state of deep decay and covered by moss. Qexix was Chief of the Whale house.<br><br><br>"
works(27,0)="eQuaicle"
works(27,1)="F"
works(27,2)="Quaicle"
works(27,3)="14 x 22" & Chr(34) & ""
works(27,4)="Embossed viscosity etching with copper chincole"
works(27,5)="50"
works(27,6)="1987"
works(27,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(27,8)="A quails nest surrounded by numerous quail enhanced with a Northwest coast<br>graphic copper chincole of the quail.<br>"
works(28,0)="eRavDisc"
works(28,1)="F"
works(28,2)="Raven's Discovery"
works(28,3)="30 x 22" & Chr(34) & ""
works(28,4)="Embossed viscosity etching"
works(28,5)="50"
works(28,6)="1984"
works(28,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(28,8)="In the beginning the world was nearly empty and Raven was very lonely. One day he wandered along the beach feeling very forlorn and sorry for himself as he had no one to keep him company. As Raven walked in the wet sand he heard a tiny sound and saw a bubble break forth from a half buried clamshell. Raven was always curious so he bent forward, listening and saw a small face and two round eyes and a tiny slit for a mouth peak out of the clam. " & Chr(34) & "Whah!" & Chr(34) & " called Raven, in a whisper, " & Chr(34) & "Whah! Come out!" & Chr(34) & " The tiny face moved out further, stretched its neck and looked up, then pulled back into the clamshell. Soon Raven heard the murmur of tiny voices: " & Chr(34) & "whah! Come out!" & Chr(34) & " whispered the Creator, " & Chr(34) & "Come out!" & Chr(34) & " A second little human face appeared with wonder in its eyes, burst forth, then withdrew in fear.<br><br>More voices could be heard from the half open clamshell. Then human faces appeared bone by one. Slowly their necks lengthened, they stretched, unfolding and spreading out. Soon they appeared smiling and stepped out into the world. A horde of tiny people: men, women and children emerged as Raven looked on.<br><br>Raven was pleased with his work and he was happy as he saw some of the first<br>people that his had brought forth on this earth.<br><br><br>"
works(29,0)="eReturn"
works(29,1)="F"
works(29,2)="Return Up River"
works(29,3)="22 x 30" & Chr(34) & ""
works(29,4)="Embossed viscosity etching with copper"
works(29,5)="30"
works(29,6)="1987"
works(29,7)="[Sold Out]"
works(29,8)="Salmon rushing the falls as they return up the rivers of the Northwest.<br>"
works(30,0)="eSitka"
works(30,1)="F"
works(30,2)="Sitka Jack"
works(30,3)="11 x 15" & Chr(34) & ""
works(30,4)="Embossed etching"
works(30,5)="90"
works(30,6)="1980"
works(30,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(30,8)="Portrait of Sitka Jack, Katsex, Ldaxin, TIUknaxAdi of Sitka . An important, wealthy native of the Yakutat Tlingit. He is shown wearing a Raven hat (Raven being the totem of his family) with seven rings and ermine skins. Each ring represents a potlatch that Sitka Jack gave. He also wears a blanket and bag decorated with Chinese coins. He holds a jointed bamboo cane, indicating a probable meeting with an oriental trading vessel.<br><br><br>"
works(31,0)="eSnow"
works(31,1)="F"
works(31,2)="Snow Goose Moon"
works(31,3)="19" & Chr(34) & " diameter"
works(31,4)="Embossed viscosity etching"
works(31,5)="30"
works(31,6)="1987"
works(31,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(31,8)="Printed on the beautiful hand made Twinrocker White Feather. An embossed snow goose holds a circle showing Mount McKinley with a full moon and snow geese making their annual migration.<br><br>"
works(32,0)="eSpirit"
works(32,1)="F"
works(32,2)="Spirit of Komokwa"
works(32,3)="13 x 27" & Chr(34) & ""
works(32,4)="Embossed etching with chincole"
works(32,5)="50"
works(32,6)="1983"
works(32,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(32,8)="Kwakiutl, Chief of the Undersea World, master and protector of the seals, a symbol of wealth. Komokwa meaning " & Chr(34) & "Wealthy One" & Chr(34) & ".. Komokwa ruled from a house guarded by live sea lions that contained a great wealth in blankets, coppers and other various treasure. Komokwa is associated with loons, seals, octopods, killer whales, and sculpins. The rising of the tide and whirlpools are controlled by Komokwa. All those who possess the Spirit of Komokwa will become wealthy and powerful, attaining great treasures and magic for their houses.<br><br>"
works(33,0)="eTson"
works(33,1)="F"
works(33,2)="Tsonokwa"
works(33,3)="13 x 27" & Chr(34) & ""
works(33,4)="Embossed etching with chincole"
works(33,5)="50"
works(33,6)="1983"
works(33,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(33,8)="The woman Tsonodwa is a member of a large family of giants who live in the woods and mountains. A horrid and threatening creature she has wild and unkempt hair. She always pursed her mouth uttering " & Chr(34) & "Hu, Hu" & Chr(34) & " a haunting cry. She carried a basked on her back in which she caught and collected children to take home and eat. Usually the children escaped from her because she was stupid and clumsy.<br><br>Her most important role is a bringer of wealth and good fortune. In her house are many boxes of treasure.<br><br>In the dances of the Northwest she is portrayed as large and lumbering with half closed eyes. She often will dance in the wrong direction and when guided to a seat always falls asleep.<br><br>During the potlatch she has the important role of carrying the chiefs coppers in her basket which she hands to him at the appointed times.<br><br>Her other name is " & Chr(34) & "Gukumhl" & Chr(34) & "<br><br><br>"
works(34,0)="eWhere"
works(34,1)="F"
works(34,2)="Where Raven Dwells"
works(34,3)="22 x 30" & Chr(34) & ""
works(34,4)="Embossed viscosity etching"
works(34,5)="30"
works(34,6)="1986"
works(34,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(34,8)="Longhouses with standing totem poles along the beach show the dwellings of the Northwest Coast Native Americans. People who's lives were influenced by the call of the Raven and the myths which depicted his antics.<br><br>"
works(35,0)="eWind"
works(35,1)="F"
works(35,2)="Wind Rider"
works(35,3)="10 x 14" & Chr(34) & ""
works(35,4)="Etching with copper chincole"
works(35,5)="50"
works(35,6)="1986"
works(35,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(35,8)="Eagle flying over the oceans shores with small islands. A copper chincole depicting eagle in the Northwest coast graphic style.<br><br><br>"
works(36,0)="wAutumn"
works(36,1)="F"
works(36,2)="Autumn Wind"
works(36,3)="30 x 22" & Chr(34) & ""
works(36,4)="Ukiyo-e embossed woodblock"
works(36,5)="200"
works(36,6)="1997"
works(36,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(36,8)="Embossed woodblock with gold tea chest paper chine coll'e, this multiple original is printed on the beautiful white Magnani Pescia. The soft edge has been maintained for a float matt framing.<br><br>Mount Rainier rises above the mist and sits in a swirl of autumn leaves. The mountain is truly a blaze of color during late September thru October.<br>"
works(37,0)="wBeneath"
works(37,1)="F"
works(37,2)="Beneath The Eagles Shadow"
works(37,3)="22 x 30" & Chr(34) & ""
works(37,4)="Ukiyo-e embossed woodblock"
works(37,5)="200"
works(37,6)="1991"
works(37,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(37,8)="Printed on the beautiful white Magnani Pescia. The soft edge has been maintained for a float matted framing.<br><br>Chief Shakes Island, Wrangle, Alaska. Totem poles rise up from the horizon exist on the island today. The sky is filled with clouds of embossed eagle heads.<br>"
works(38,0)="wBo"
works(38,1)="F"
works(38,2)="Bokashi Blue"
works(38,3)="22 x 30" & Chr(34) & ""
works(38,4)="Ukiyo-e embossed woodblock"
works(38,5)="200"
works(38,6)="1989"
works(38,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(38,8)="Printed on the lovely white English Somerset.<br><br>Mount Rainier as viewed from the South floats above a marsh of iris and blue herons. Bokashi is the Japanese term for " & Chr(34) & "variations" & Chr(34) & ".<br>"
works(39,0)="wDesert"
works(39,1)="F"
works(39,2)="Desert Brilliance"
works(39,3)="18 x 24" & Chr(34) & ""
works(39,4)="Embossed woodblock"
works(39,5)="200"
works(39,6)="1998"
works(39,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(39,8)="The beautiful beavertail is one of the prickly pears that is easy to recognize. The shape of its pads and its lack of spines, plus its grey green color give it away. In the spring its bursts forth with a brilliant array of color that dots the desert floor from sea level to 9,0000 ft.<br>"
works(40,0)="wGrandma"
works(40,1)="F"
works(40,2)="Grandma's Garden"
works(40,3)="26 x 18" & Chr(34) & ""
works(40,4)="Woodblock"
works(40,5)="200"
works(40,6)="1991"
works(40,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(40,8)="As a child I looked forward to going into the garden with my grandmother to pick flowers. She always had a bouquet on her sewing machine cabinet and on her dining room table.<br><br>When I got older I found that the garden was a great place to connect with my own grandchildren.<br>"
works(41,0)="wJourney"
works(41,1)="F"
works(41,2)="Journey With Moon Woman"
works(41,3)="6 x 8" & Chr(34) & ""
works(41,4)="Ukiyo-e woodblock"
works(41,5)="200"
works(41,6)="1988"
works(41,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(41,8)="Printed on the beautiful and traditional Japanese ivory toronoko paper. The use of gold mica powder in the moon beams gives a sparkle to the midnight sky.<br><br>A lonely traveler paddles his baidarka beneath the spell of moon woman.<br><br>Winner of the V.I.U. design award 1993, New York, New York<br>"
works(42,0)="wJust"
works(42,1)="F"
works(42,2)="Just Us"
works(42,3)="9 x 6" & Chr(34) & ""
works(42,4)="Ukiyo-e woodblock"
works(42,5)="140"
works(42,6)="1995"
works(42,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(42,8)="Two people looking into the sunrise, sharing the beginning of  their lives together.<br>"
works(43,0)="wQuilters"
works(43,1)="F"
works(43,2)="The Quilters"
works(43,3)="30 x 21" & Chr(34) & ""
works(43,4)="Ukiyo-e woodblock"
works(43,5)="200"
works(43,6)="1990"
works(43,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(43,8)="Printed on the beautiful handmade ivory eichiwn washi, a Japanese paper made especially for the artist in Fukui-ken, Japan.<br><br>A visit to the Skagit Valley (Washington State) in early spring brings a brilliant blaze of color. The workers, many of whom are of Japanese descent bob up and down picking the colorful flowers for the market. Tulip fields stretch in every direction with color so intense it almost hurts the eyes.<br>"
works(44,0)="wReina"
works(44,1)="F"
works(44,2)="Reina de la Noche"
works(44,3)="18" & Chr(34) & " diameter"
works(44,4)="Ukiyo-e embossed woodblock"
works(44,5)="188"
works(44,6)="1990"
works(44,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(44,8)="The beautiful flower reina de la noche or Queen of the Night blooms for one night only in the desert valleys. Shown here on a beautiful round Japanese handmade paper.<br>"
works(45,0)="wRemember"
works(45,1)="F"
works(45,2)="The Remembering"
works(45,3)="18 x 13" & Chr(34) & ""
works(45,4)="Ukiyo-e woodblock"
works(45,5)="200"
works(45,6)="1996"
works(45,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(45,8)="Looking back over a full life together an elder couple remember their beginning in this little church on the prairie's windswept grassland. The sun at their back lights the clouds at sunset  reminding them of the trials and tribulations as well as the joys and sorrows of their lives together.<br>"
works(46,0)="wSeafood"
works(46,1)="F"
works(46,2)="Seafood Stew"
works(46,3)="30 x 22" & Chr(34) & ""
works(46,4)="Ukiyo-e embossed woodblock"
works(46,5)="200"
works(46,6)="1992"
works(46,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(46,8)="Printed on the beautiful white Magnani Pescia. This multiple original can be floated or traditionally matted.<br><br>Inspired by the artists own recipe for " & Chr(34) & "Seafood Stew" & Chr(34) & ". The seafood is represented in color, the herbs and vegetables are embossed. The recipe is included with the print. A truly gourmet supper when served with a crusty bread and tossed green salad.<br>"
works(47,0)="wWading"
works(47,1)="F"
works(47,2)="Wading Into Liberation"
works(47,3)=""
works(47,4)="Ukiyo-e woodblock"
works(47,5)="190"
works(47,6)="1991"
works(47,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(47,8)="Printed on the handmade ivory echizen washi Japanese paper made for the artist in Fukkui-ken, Japan. Tones of sepia to represent the old time photos.<br><br>Inspired by a photo taken in the late 1800s of a group of women, including the artists great grandmother. How daring to lift their skirts and wade into the water. Even showing their knees. Shocking! Shocking! Shocking! A time when women were testing the waters of liberation.<br>"
works(48,0)="wWoman"
works(48,1)="F"
works(48,2)="Woman of the Midnight Sun"
works(48,3)="17 x 22" & Chr(34) & ""
works(48,4)="Ukiyo-e embossed woodblock"
works(48,5)="200"
works(48,6)="1989"
works(48,7)="Please contact the artist"
works(48,8)="Printed on the artists own handmade echizen washi, an ivory colored Japanese paper made specifically for her in Fukui-ken, Japan.<br><br>This delicate embossed multiple originals the traditional irregular shape of the handmade paper. A beautiful soft feathered edge lends itself to a float mounting.<br><br>A native Alaskan woman sits in a field of arctic cotton as the sun transverses the horizon.<br>"