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Bear and Spirit Bear

by Joe Wilson, Coast Salish

Coast Salish Bear Art Card- Joe Wilson
"SPA,IT" (Mother Bear and Cub) art card measures 6 x 9 inches. Back of card: In nature the mother bear is the one who cares for, nurtures and protects her cub. This design, particularly the cub in the design, is a portrait of my daughter and the expression reminds me of the love and joy she has brought to my life.
SPA,IT art card, $4
   
   
Coast Salish Spirit Bear Art Card- Joe Wilson
Spirit Bear art card measures 6 x 9 inches. In this design I have tried to provide the best rendition of a traditional "Spirit Bear" design in Coast Salish Style. My research over the past 25 years has included most of the ancient bone, stone and wood carvings. The idea for this design came from an old comb design made of bone and represents to me a revival of some of the powerful art forms of our ancient people. The design with the huge protruding tongue and eye style is reminiscent of the traditional "Sxwaixwe" mask- a sacred and rarely seen mask outside our culture. To Joe, this piece is a tribute to the Spirit Bear and represents power and prestige.
Spirit Bear art card, $4

 

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Strong Spirit & Bear and Two Ravens

 

 

Coast Salish Art Card- Thank You Welcome by Joe Wilson

Thank You and Two Headed Serpent