Killerwhales. Shows house group, lineage to Humans
Raven brings new humans to 3rd dimension to join the raven clans
Large bentwood box, with small on top; bear grease bowl.
Many painted non and traditional hats
Killerwhale and rider Shield with slave killer on Copper
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
This is a Mace, or entrance speaking staff I am holding. There are 3 figures, at the base is Mother Wolf and her Cub, representing the wolf people. The Human in the center, is seated holding a bentwood box (containing the knowledge of the universe) while holding the Raven. The Raven has the Sun in its beak, and a small pole on its head, these being the central star given to the 3rd dimension. The figures are on a Copper Shield, a combination that shows the power of the universe, and wealth to the indigenous nations. Inlaid with abalone, copper, operculum shells, wool, acrylic, leather.
Made by Reynold Collins, Tsimsyen Nation
blackfisharts@gmail.com for further information/purchase
My name is Reynold G. Collins, born and raised in Port Essington, B.C. (Spokechute) at the mouth of the Skeena River (K'shian), a Tsimsyen nation Artist on nw coast styles.I was trained by Master Artists: Mr. Stan Bevan, Mr. Ken McNeil, and tutored by others. Works for the Reach Gallery, Spirit Wrestler, and private sales, which include poles, figures, masks, bentwood boxes, paddles, grease bowls, prints, and on and on.
This is my latest design for a bentwood box or print, in our traditional tsimsyen (tsimshian) style.
The Bear Figure, which is centered with salmon eyes, and 3 human figures. The story, is that of the Bear People within their territories for fishing and resources; along with the Humans and that they are related to one another, share resources and share territorial areas.
*To Order: blackfisharts@gmail.com or through this site. I can also do custom orders, both large and small -- I.E. Housefronts, poles, or small projects such as masks, bowls, prints, and so on.
These are 1 of a few puppets that I have also put together. This is a Tsimsyen Dancer, fully articulating, with a chilkat robe, cedar apron, and traditional paraphernalia.
This is the Shaman Puppet, with 2 potlatch rings, to show his position as that of hierarchy.
There are different puppets, for the varied aspects of a community, these are made of cedar, with stands available to support them.
