Matthew Baker (Squamish Nation). Matthew is a wood carver born in 1966 on the Capilano Reservation in North Vancouver, BC. His mother is Kwakiutl and his father is Coast Salish. Matthew was taught by his late father Dick Baker, a master totem carver. Matthew carves panels, masks, rattles and totem poles in traditional Coast Salish and Kwakiutl style.
He also specializes in hand carved gold jewelry. He is a master jeweller who creates Northwest Coast Native pieces in gold, silver with gold onlay, and set stones. His traditional designs and smooth expert style make his creations widely sought after.
