Native Pacific Northwest Haida Cedar Bentwood Box Wolf Orca Whale Handmade Urn

Description

This Auction Is For One (1) Native Tlingit Haida Pacific Northwest Cedar Bentwood Box (Urn) With A Wolf And Orca Whale Carved Into It, Made From Red & Yellow Cedar, Entirely Hand-Carved By Canadian First Nations Artist James Michels.  I Am The Original Owner Of This Box.
INFO:
Medium: Cedar Bentwood Box (Or Commonly Used As A Mortuary Urn)
Material: Cedar Wood (Box & Top) & Mother Of Pearl (Eyes)
Artist: James Michels
Title: "Whale & Wolf
Year Made: 2010
Size: 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 8 1/4"
CONDITION: Handmade Box - Commissioned (By Me) & Hand Made By James Michels in 2010 And Safely Stored Since Then - Has A Few Tiny Nicks On The Cedar Top Of The Box - Otherwise Excellent Condition - Please See All Photos And Please Ask Questions Before Buying.
DETAILS: These Boxes Are Typically & Traditionally Made As Pieces Of Art, For Keepsakes ,Or With An Interior Capacity For The Cremains Of One Average Human Body. It Is Also Biodegradable.
BACKGROUND: The Killer Whale, also known as the Orca, is a primary crest within many Northwest Coast Native cultures. The Killerwhale can also be found along the west coast of North America throughout the year. Killerwhale clans connect themselves to the sea, where their ancestors are said to have once lived at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. There are many legends that tell of Killerwhales tipping canoes and bringing the occupants to their villages at the bottom of the ocean, and of whales guiding people to safety when they are caught on the water. All along the coast, fishers and hunters often apply Killerwhale designs to their canoes and paraphernalia. These depictions often include human elements, such as a human face in the blowhole or tail flukes. The human elements within these depictions may represent the artist, the artist’s connection to their clan, or an image of transformation. Generally, Killerwhales symbolize longevity, communication, and strength within Northwest Coast art and culture.
PRICING: These Boxes Are Typically 00 - 00 (USD) Please Feel Free To Make A Reasonable Offer.
SHIPPING: This Box Will Ship Domestically Via US Postal Priority Insured, And Internationally Via Ebay's Global Shipping Program Only.