Henry Venn Robertson Totem wood carving and forced assimilation

and forced assimilation

Aqua feathers Black Lip Shell Dream Catcher

Syilx and Métis from the Nicola Valley

Her commitment to documenting the lives and faces of the Native peoples of her day was renewed and continued for the rest of her life as she devoted herself to painting the Indians of Canada's westernmost province

5 inches x 4 inches deep - Made of high fired porcelain clay - Oven

Henry Venn Robertson Totem wood carving and forced assimilationAt the age of ten, Henry began carving under the influence of his father, Gordon Robertson. Throughout his life, Henry carved masks, feast bowls, toten poles, and more, and his work has been exhibited throughout North America. He carved a totem pole for the Aboriginal Aboriginal Friendship Centre in Vancouver, BC.. He was also responsible for the Aboriginal Pavilion at the PNE in Vancouver from 2004 2006. In addition, Henry oversaw the recreation of a