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Welcome to PNW Coast Salish art, where tradition style meets modern artistry. Explore our exquisite collection of hand-crafted Coast Salish art and carvings, each piece reflecting a deep love for creation and cultural heritage. From ceremonial rattles to monumental totems, our work is designed to inspire and connect you with the rich stories of our ancestors.

Hand made Cedar rattles

-18inch canoe with "exposed" rattle. Cedar, abalone, acrylic and glass rattle


12 inch Killerwhale rattle. Cedar, acrylic paint and leather lanyard 


12 inch Canoe" exposed rattle". Cedar, glass rattle, acrylic paint


10 inch salmon rattle. Cedar, acrylic paint


14 in yellow cedar canoe rattle. Wolf design 

Mini totems, house totems, full size totems

-Thunderbird & Killerwhale 4 foot totem. Cedar and acrylic 


Hand made drums & playable custome drum/masks

14 inch playable drum with hand carved cedar mask attached. "Thunderbird in Man form" Cedar, Abalone, and acrylic paint. I designed a rubber flange to connect the drum/mask combo so the percussion from the drum would not affect the mask. They are connected with 1/4 inch stainless steel nut/bolts. Both surfaces are flush to create the appearance of a single piece construction 


10 inch drum with Olaf design and baby rattle with Raven&Sun design. 

Sometimes we put non-tradishonal designs on kids first drums or regalia to help them gain interest in culture or just for fun


-20 inch buffalo hide drum with BlueBack and Thunderbird design 

Dance Paddles, full size paddle/Skipper paddles 

Set of dance paddles made from various Hawaiian hard wood, as a sign of love and respect to our Polynesian connections. 


-20 inch mini paddle. Thunderbird design. Acrylic paint


-Thunderbird paddle. Red Cedar, abalone, mother of pearl & acrylic 


"two headed sea serpent" 7 foot skippers paddle. The design transfers through out the entire paddle, including the curved handle

Hand carved cedar masks

-3footx2.5 foot wolf/whale transition mask. Cedar, abalone, mother of pearl and acrylic paint


-2.5 foot "Thunderbird transition mask" cedar, cedar bark, abalone and acrylic paint


"Singers Mask" 2.5 foot hand carved cedar, cedar bark hair and head dress, hand pounded copper eyes acrylic paint


"Whale Spirit" 2.5 foot mask. Cedar abalone and acrylic paint

Hand carved plaques, hand made jewelry, home decor & portraits

"Paddling through the Storm" 20 inch plaque. Cedar, copper and acrylic paint


-20 inch Halibut plaque. Cedar and acrylic paint 


Gift I made for our beloved Quinault elder and lifetime Tribal Journeys supporer, Andrew Mail's final paddle to heaven. It was placed in his casket as a sing of love and respect 


Mini Paddle rattle necklace "Go Hawks Baby"


"Black Wolf" hand carved cedar medallion necklace, blue cobalt glass beads, abalone


- hand carved cedar feather necklace 


16 inch Yellow cedar wolf design potlatch bowl. Acrylic paint, abalone and mother of pearl 


"Thunderbird displays his supernatural power to Killerwhale "

38 x 30 inch portrait. Acrylic paint this was an early piece that I did before I started concentrating on more of a pure "Coast Salish" style

The spirit of creation: traditional carvings

Discover a diverse range of traditional Coast Salish carvings, each with its own unique story and technique. I pride myself on the meticulous process of carving, particularly the roughing out phase, which lays the foundation for and allows more time for the intricate finish work. As an unknown artist once said, "The last 10% of a project takes 90% of the time," a philosophy I embrace to ensure unparalleled quality in every cedar rattle, paddle, and canoe.

-Matching wolf design rattle and dance paddle. Cedar, cedar bark headdress, abalone, glass balls, acrylic paint


"baby Orca" rattle. Cedar, abalone, acrylic 

"Whale Spirit & baby orca" mask and rattle set. Cedar, acrylic, abalone. 

Inspired by tradition, crafted with love

Every piece of art at PNW Coast Salish Art is created from pure love for creation, embodying the spirit and stories of traditional Coast Salish and Potlatch culture. I hope my carvings not only adorn your space but also inspire you with their beauty and the passion woven into every fiber. Discover the profound connection between art, history, culture, and creation.