Xhuwaji - Haida Grizzly Bear: Centennial Series: Framed Art Card Art Card British Columbia

British Columbia

6"w x 9"h x 1/2"d (15 x 23 x 1

the impacts those interventions had on Indigenous families and communities

“I believe strong women come from the land and what they are taught by their parents and grandparents… These strong women are the treasures of our Nations and are helping to lift their people up through their work

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Xhuwaji - Haida Grizzly Bear: Centennial Series: Framed Art Card Art Card British ColumbiaBill Reid's Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear first appeared on a ceremonial drum crafted by the Sam family of Ahousaht, B. C. Two years later, Reid adapted the design for reproduction as silkscreen prints, with proceeds benefitting the Artists for Kids Trust. Xhuwaji (Grizzly Bear) was a favorite character of Bill Reid's and he often used it in his jewelry designs and sculpture. Xhuwaji is an important crest among the Haida Nation and plays a significant