Another picture! I bought this frame with another picture in it for $10 at an estate sale. I was able to simply remove the existing picture and replace it with this one by Danny Russell Kaler which had been still wrapped in the plastic wrap that it was sold in. I thought it came out pretty good.
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Looks great, and I love that frame. Was the matting in the frame, or was that with the print? We have a whole bunch of WPA National Park posters which have to be custom framed because of their non standard size. So I have fun picking different frames and mats.
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While weâre waiting for Maggie to tell us more about her Northwest Coast connection, Iâll share this story.
In 1993, my beautiful bride and I purchased our first piece of Indian art on our wedding trip to Alaska. This 2 ft. totem by Rick Williams, Coastal Salish, is our only piece of NWC art. It is made of yellow cedar. The figures from top to bottom are: Bear, Wolf, Beaver, Frog. It was all we could afford at the time, but we knew we wanted a totem, so we put all of our money into one piece. Needless to say, itâs special. 
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@Tah That is absolutely stunning.
I have no depth in NW Coast art but I have a little story. It was my task one year to guard a rare and valuable Chilkat blanket woven by master weaver Jennie Thlunaut, who revived what was by then a dying art form. Of course, I also got to meet Ms. Thlunaut. My job was babysitting the robe, with another colleague, while she received a major award in DC for her artistry. I was associated with the organization giving out the awards and was a volunteer for a number of years, doing everything from airport runs to pick up artists to general hospitality. I only feel sorry I didnât have a richer appreciation for this important art at that time.
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Thanks @chicfarmer! Thatâs one heck of a story, experience, and honor. I can only imagine the blanketâs beauty.
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No masks or totems - not really in my budget. I have jewelry and framed art. Mom has a gorgeous Raven bowl that she bought when I was a kid up in British Columbia, my sisters have jewelry pieces as well. I do have a few small Inuit carvings from our grandmother.
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Yes, I live in the Willamette Valley area in Oregon. We spent many years vacationing up in Gulf and San Juan Islands, so our exposure to First Nations art started pretty young.
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Yes, the narrow black matting as well as the washed looking matting were around the original picture in the frame. I couldnât believe I got it for $10.
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@TAH your totem is amazing, as is the old corbelled shelf you have it on!
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Thatâs a great deal cause framing is expensive. Here is my favorite frame that matches the pic, but it wasnât 10.00!
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Such a beautiful area.
My first exposure to Native art was definitely my time in Ontario.
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Thanks Jeff! That shelf was hand-carved by a family friend, who has since passed on. It was made specifically for the totem.
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Itâs beautiful! Love the cuff especially. Thanks for sharing.
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going north eastâŚspotted paul st. john,mohawk artist today.
ebay will show you his âcrow speaksâ bag among other items
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I saw a couple of Bill Reid Haida items at auction. I was too scared to bidâŚbut if they were authentic, someone made out with a lot of money.
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I have an eclectic variety of items. Created an entire Native American room in my bonus room over the garage for my collection that does not not include my jewelry.
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Love that posterâso cool! And the frame is perfection.
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Thank you! Got the poster at Saguaro National Park visitor center. I canât take credit for the frame; hubby picked it out.
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