Rectangular wooden plaque with carved MIYA (fish) in the center. The frame is of dark red cedar, while the miya is of lighter-coloured alder. Corners are rounded. Back has a thread strung between two hooks in order to hang it. Piece is an example of Wilson's early carving that made use of scrap wood from larger projects.
Rectangular wooden plaque with carved MIYA (fish) in the center. The frame is of dark red cedar, while the miya is of lighter-coloured alder. Corners are rounded. Back has a thread strung between two hooks in order to hang it. Piece is an example of Wilson's early carving that made use of scrap wood from larger projects.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
cedar
alder
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Two scrapes in the wood - one on the upper frame and one on the background above the back fin - caused when case lid fell on it while being lowered by staff, March 6th 2024.
Some scratches in the wood on the back.
Height
2 cm
Width
20 cm
Length
35.3 cm
Date Range
1992-1994
Accession Number
2021.9.3
Biographical Notes
Lyle Wilson (b. 1955) is a Haisla artist from Kitimaat Village. His repertoire includes wood carving, painting, metalworking and glassworking. His art has been sold and displayed across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Miniature canoe made from yellow cedar. Features image of a double finned orca with wolf and orca heads on each end on one side, and a wolf with paua decorations on the other side. Includes 3 paddles and 2 poles, all from red cedar.
Miniature canoe made from yellow cedar. Features image of a double finned orca with wolf and orca heads on each end on one side, and a wolf with paua decorations on the other side. Includes 3 paddles and 2 poles, all from red cedar.
Dug out and steamed canoe called "Little Blackfish" made by Tom Nyce Sr.; carved at Kitamaat Village which began in April 1982. Named after a canoe named "Blackfish" which once won the canoe races held annually in Kitamaat during the May Day weekend. Log for canoe was donated by Eurocan. Blackfish, Beaver and Raven are painted in a black, white, and red design on both sides.
Dug out and steamed canoe called "Little Blackfish" made by Tom Nyce Sr.; carved at Kitamaat Village which began in April 1982. Named after a canoe named "Blackfish" which once won the canoe races held annually in Kitamaat during the May Day weekend. Log for canoe was donated by Eurocan. Blackfish, Beaver and Raven are painted in a black, white, and red design on both sides.
