Totem poles are a distinctive feature of Northwest coast Native culture. Cedar logs are carved with representations of supernatural beings and spiritual aspects of animals and humans.
Newly known as Ammolite, this stone was given official gemstone status in 1981. Native People call it Iniskim, and recognize its spiritual significance: prosperity and good health to the person in contact with it.
Argillite jewelry and argillite carvings produced by the Haida people on Haida Gwaii depict West Coast First Nations imagery in a beautiful black slate material that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
The Huichol (Wixarika in their own language) are a tribe of Native Indians that live in the Sierra Madre mountains of western Mexico. They create art based on their culture, peyote ceremonies, helper spirits, and visions.
Northwest Coast Native art is highly diverse, and encompasses many regional styles. Art forms include carved masks, totem poles, wall panels, and silver and gold jewelry.
