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Almost all Native groups in Canada
have some form of word carvers. |
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Wood is easily found all across the
country and is comparatively inexpensive. |
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Sizes vary depending on the piece of
wood or the tree. |
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Items that may be carved include,
masks, bowls, totem poles, and carrying boxes. Also, depictions of nature or Native
symbols may also be carved. |
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Carvings can be made using knives,
traditional tools, power tools, and even chainsaws. |
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Images may be finished with stains,
lacquer, or acrylic paints. |
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Images may be coloured according to
spiritual beliefs or in the natural colour of the images. |
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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. |