Vintage Clarence A. Wells Indigenous Art Wood Box With Lid

This vintage wooden box with lid by Canadian First Nations artist Clarence A. Wells features striking Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork inspired by traditional Haida-style design. The piece showcases bold flowing lines and symbolic imagery typical of Pacific Northwest Coast art traditions. Crafted from wood and decorated with Indigenous formline designs, this decorative storage box reflects the distinctive visual language used in many First Nations cultures of the Pacific Northwest. These designs often represent animals and spiritual beings such as raven, eagle, salmon, or killer whale, which symbolize power, wisdom, transformation, and connection to nature. Boxes like this were created both as functional storage pieces and collectible works of Indigenous art, making them beautiful display items as well as practical keepsake boxes. Artist background: Clarence A. Wells is a contemporary Indigenous artist and carver from British Columbia, born in 1950 and associated with the Gitxsan/Tsimshian cultural traditions. His work is known for incorporating Northwest Coast formline art inspired by Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian styles, and he has produced artwork on prints, carved boxes, drums, and decorative object. Most Clarence Wells decorative boxes were produced between the late 1970s and 1990s. In great vintage condition with light wear consistent with age, about 8 in tall x 10 in wide Pick up downtown Calgary, parking available, cash only please