Vintage Indigenous Cedar Keepsake Box Orca Artist Signed

Beautiful vintage handcrafted Western Red Cedar keepsake box featuring a finely engraved Northwest Coast Indigenous-style Orca (Killer Whale) design on the lid. Crafted from aromatic cedar and interior lined with soft green velvet, this small box showcases the timeless beauty of traditional Northwest Coast formline art and is perfect for storing jewelry, keepsakes, or other treasured small items. The Orca holds deep cultural significance among many Northwest Coast Indigenous Nations, symbolizing family, protection, strength, longevity, and community. It is one of the most recognizable and meaningful figures in traditional Coast Salish, Haida, Kwakwaka'wakw, Tlingit, and Tsimshian artwork. This piece appears to date from approximately the 1980s-2000s. It bears an artist's signature on the front, though it is not legible enough to confidently identify the maker. Great vintage condition • Minor wear consistent with age and use • Green velvet interior is clean • Artist signed (signature present but unreadable) Approximate Size: • Length: 4 inches • Height: 2 inches A beautiful collectible piece of West Coast art and a wonderful gift for collectors of Indigenous art, cedar carvings, and handcrafted keepsake boxes. Pick up downtown Calgary, parking available, cash only please