Raised in Prince Rupert, B.C, Randy Adams is a Nisga’a native of Gingolx, from the house of Byt-Naykt of the Eagle/Beaver Clan. Randy was taught oral history, designing and carving by several of his uncles as he was growing up. He began carving when he was 10 years old and is now considered a master carver. His children, Darrel, Clint and Cecilia often work with him.
Randy opened an art gallery in Prince George and then moved his family to Prince Rupert where they established a second family gallery. In Prince Rupert, Randy was commissioned to create a 12-foot totem pole that was sent to Osaka, Japan. With apprentice/daughter Cecilia Adams, he completed a total of five 10-foot totem poles for the Gitxsan House Chiefs and their House Groups. He was also commissioned to complete headdresses and various ceremonial regalia for these same hereditary chiefs. Randy is also known for his bentwood boxes, goat-horned spoons, as well as his silver and gold jewelry.
Randy is also privileged to be the storyteller of his people, which is how their history and legends are communicated from one generation to the next.
