Coast Salish Weavings & Jewelry by Virginia Adams, Suquamish
Traditional and contemporary Coast Salish weavings by Suquamish Weaver, Virginia Adams. Each piece is one of a kind and handcrafted on a traditional Salish loom. This is a very rare art form recently revived.
| Salish Princess- Hand Woven Regalia and Mat, $395 | |
Prior to European contact and American settlement in the Pacific Northwest, wool garments were a status symbol. Blankets and robes were prized possessions used in Potlatches and ceremonies; however, some were also used as currency. This outfit is traditional ceremonial regalia which would be worn at a Naming Ceremony or a Wedding, at the end of which all items would be given away.
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Hand Woven Burgundy and White Bag with Bead Handle, $50 |
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| Measures 6 ½” wide by 9” long. This design represents the dragonfly. |  |
Hand Woven Gray Bag with Woven Handle and Shell Button, $75 |
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| Measures 8 ½” wide by 11 ” long, including fringe. Strap measures approximately 13 inches long. |  |
Hand Woven Bag with Multi Pattern, $245 |
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This beautiful hand woven bag measures approximately 8" long and 5" wide. Strap measures approximately 18 inches long. More information about the pattern coming soon.
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Raven's Tail Bag, $350 |
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Raven's Tail is a style of weaving that pre-dates the better known Chilkat weaving which originates from the same area. This pattern is known as "The Box of Day Light" from the legend "The Raven Steals The Light." It depicts the box within the box, the smallest of which holds all the light in the world.
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Olive Shell Necklaces, $40 each
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| "Olive" shells grow only on the Pacific Coast near Neah Bay, Washington and can only be gathered by Makah Tribal Members for preservation reasons and to prevent over harvesting. The shells used in my jewelry have been obtained through trade. 22 inches long | ||
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