Xhuwaji - Haida Grizzly Bear: Centennial Series, Matted Art Card Lynda Gray New Bamboo stalks reach maturity

New Bamboo stalks reach maturity in 3-5 years

"I am honoured to create art that respects the traditions of my ancestors from the Naikun Raven clan on Haida Gwaii

Arlene Ness (Gitxsan) is a multimedia artist who translates traditional stories into painting and carving to illustrate her Gitxsan ancestry

she explains

Recycled Glass

Xhuwaji - Haida Grizzly Bear: Centennial Series, Matted Art Card Lynda Gray New Bamboo stalks reach maturityXhuwaji Haida Grizzly Bear, 1990. Bill Reid's Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear first appeared on a ceremonial drum crafted by the Sam family of Ahousaht, B. C. Two years later, Reid adapted the design for reproduction as silkscreen prints, with proceeds benefitting the Artists for Kids Trust. Xuu. ajii (Grizzly Bear) was a favourite character of Bill Reid's and he often used it in his jewelry designs and sculpture. Xuu. ajii is an important crest among the