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Haida Argillite Carvings

For many, Haida Art plays an important role in the development of the Pacific Northwest Coast indigenous art style. There is one distinct difference in Haida Art compared to other West Coast native art cultures, the black slate material called argillite. Argillite is a dense, black, carbonaceous shale known as kwawhlahl in the Haida language. It is found exclusively at Slatechuck Creek (Tllgaduu randlaay) on Graham Island, the largest and most northerly island in the Haida Gwaii archipelago (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands). Haida artists have been carving argillite for generations. In 1941 the Haida received exclusive rights to the Slatechuck quarry. Anyone who wishes to visit must first obtain permission from the Haida Skidegate Band Council. For those who wish to know more about this unique sculptural tradition, Carol Sheehan's book 'Breathing Stone' is an excellent resource on contemporary Haida argillite carving and art.

Argillite Carvings

These carvings often depict northwest coast stories, mythical spirits, animals or Haida family crests. Argillite totem poles, bentwood boxes, canoes, contemporary carvings, and jewelry are also popular. The authentic Haida Argillite Carvings and Sculptures offered in our gallery are all created by native artists from the Haida Nation. Most of the Haida Artists featured are living and working on Haida Gwaii today.

Raven Argillite Pendant

Ron Russ

Raven Argillite Pendant

$184.00
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Sea Bear Argillite Pendant

Ron Russ

Sea Bear Argillite Pendant

$343.00
Hawk Transformation Argillite Pendant

Ron Russ

Hawk Transformation Argillite Pendant

$463.00
Argillite Haida Wolf Pendant

Ron Russ

Argillite Haida Wolf Pendant

$463.00
Eagle and Bear Argillite Totem Pole

Ron Russ

Eagle and Bear Argillite Totem Pole

$1,268.00
Argillite Eagle, Frog, Human and Beaver Totem Pole

Chris Russ

Argillite Eagle, Frog, Human and Beaver Totem Pole

$1,587.00
Breathing Stone: Contemporary Haida Argillite Sculpture

Books by Carol Sheehan

Breathing Stone: Contemporary Haida Argillite Sculpture

$40.00
Haida Halibut Argillite Pendant

Myles Edgars

Haida Halibut Argillite Pendant

$128.00
Eagle Argillite Pendant

Ron Russ

Eagle Argillite Pendant

$184.00
Wasco Argillite Sculpture

Jack Pollard

Wasco Argillite Sculpture

$543.00
Haida Grizzly Bear Totem Pole in Argillite

Medric Jones

Haida Grizzly Bear Totem Pole in Argillite

$583.00
Argillite Mother Bear Pole

Artist Unknown

Argillite Mother Bear Pole

$790.00
Nanasimgit and the Killer Whale Argillite Pendant

Darrell White

Nanasimgit and the Killer Whale Argillite Pendant

$814.00
Frog Argillite Pendant

Ron Russ

Frog Argillite Pendant

$957.00
Haida Eagle Noblewoman Argillite Pendant

Ron Russ

Haida Eagle Noblewoman Argillite Pendant

$1,133.00
Argillite Haida Eagle Crest Pendant

Darrell White

Argillite Haida Eagle Crest Pendant

$1,236.00
Haida Orca Argillite Sculpture

Shaun Edgars

Haida Orca Argillite Sculpture

$1,834.00
Shark Woman Transformation Sculpture in Argillite

Marcel Russ

Shark Woman Transformation Sculpture in Argillite

$5,342.00
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Haida Butterfly Argillite Earrings

Amy Edgars

Haida Butterfly Argillite Earrings

$100.00
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Haida Raven Argillite Earrings

Amy Edgars

Haida Raven Argillite Earrings

$100.00
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Haida Eagle Argillite Earrings

Amy Edgars

Haida Eagle Argillite Earrings

$100.00
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Haida Heart Argillite Earrings

Amy Edgars

Haida Heart Argillite Earrings

$100.00
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Haida Orca Argillite Pendant

Amy Edgars

Haida Orca Argillite Pendant

$116.00
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Haida Hummingbird Heart Argillite Pendant

Amy Edgars

Haida Hummingbird Heart Argillite Pendant

$116.00

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