Wood Carvings



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 Product Characteristics
Factors Affecting Price

 

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Found Throughout Canada.  Notables: British Columbia (Haida and Cowichan carve red cedar); Cree use white Cedar

 

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Almost all Native groups in Canada have some form of word carvers.
Wood is easily found all across the country and is comparatively inexpensive.
Sizes vary depending on the piece of wood or the tree.
Items that may be carved include, masks, bowls, totem poles, and carrying boxes. Also, depictions of nature or Native symbols may also be carved.
Carvings can be made using knives, traditional tools, power tools, and even chainsaws.
Images may be finished with stains, lacquer, or acrylic paints.
Images may be coloured according to spiritual beliefs or in the natural colour of the images.
Different mediums may be combined. For instance, the Cree may mount their carvings on other woods such as driftwood or a diagonal cut of birch to add to the piece.

Cedar Carving

 

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Type of material used affect price: hardwood vs softwood; purchased material versus gathered materials.
As a rule, larger pieces are generally more expensive than smaller pieces.
Intricacy of carving adds to the price.
Notoriety of artist adds value to piece.
Pieces mounted on bases add value to a piece.

 

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