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Northwest Coast Carving

Northwest Coast Style Raven Form Hand-Carved Wood Wall Plaque Signed DG
Northwest Coast Style Raven Form Hand-Carved Wood Wall Plaque Signed DG

Northwest Coast Style Raven Form Hand-Carved Wood Wall Plaque Signed DG

Located in San Diego, CA

Likely produced during the late 20th century as a studio-crafted decorative artwork inspired by traditional Indigenous Northwest Coast carving. Signed verso with the carved initials ...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Wood

Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems
Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems

Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems

$6,900

H 13 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Northwest coast cedar TOTEM. Signed in pencil on back, "Susan Peters." We assume a former owner. Base is contemporary, almost matching totems. Carved out back like large totems. Pric...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole
Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole

Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole

Located in Studio City, CA

They symbolize vigilance along with spiritual protection and are popular in Haida and other Pacific Northwest coast peoples art and carvings. The work is signed native American ar...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole
Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole

Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed, wonderfully carved Pacific Northwest Coast First Nation Native American (perhaps Haida, Tlingit, or Nootka) indigenous hand carved wood Three-figure totem pol...

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Vintage 1980s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole
Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole

Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole

By Sam Williams

Located in Studio City, CA

A striking hand carved Pacific Northwest Coast totem pole by Nuu-chah-nulth artist Sam Williams (1884?

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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pacific Northwest Coast Tlingit Shaman's Grizzly Tooth Pendant, circa Late 1800s
Pacific Northwest Coast Tlingit Shaman's Grizzly Tooth Pendant, circa Late 1800s

Pacific Northwest Coast Tlingit Shaman's Grizzly Tooth Pendant, circa Late 1800s

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic Northwest Coast Tlingit tribe shaman's pendant carved from Grizzly Tooth with jeweled/ beaded eyes likely acquired from Western/ European traders. We were told this pi...

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Antique 19th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teeth

Northwest Coast Killer Whale Mask Attrib. Johnny Johns c.1961 Tlingit
Northwest Coast Killer Whale Mask Attrib. Johnny Johns c.1961 Tlingit

Northwest Coast Killer Whale Mask Attrib. Johnny Johns c.1961 Tlingit

Located in Denver, CO

This striking hand-carved Northwest Coast Killer Whale (Orca) mask, dated 1961 and attributed to artist Johnny Johns, is a powerful example of mid-20th-century Native American carvin...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Wood Totem Carvings
Pair of Mid-Century Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Wood Totem Carvings

Pair of Mid-Century Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Wood Totem Carvings

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Wood Totem Carvings A finely carved pair of Northwest Coast cedar wood sculptures, offered as a single lot.

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Pacific Northwest Coast Native Wooden Hawk Carving by William Wasden Jr
Vintage Pacific Northwest Coast Native Wooden Hawk Carving by William Wasden Jr

Vintage Pacific Northwest Coast Native Wooden Hawk Carving by William Wasden Jr

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage Pacific Northwest Native wooden carving. The carving in the form of an hawk with red, black, white, and yellow tones set on a brown wooden board. By William Wasden J...

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20th Century American Native American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Tsonoqua/Dzunkukwa "Wild Woman of the Woods" Totem
Tsonoqua/Dzunkukwa "Wild Woman of the Woods" Totem

Tsonoqua/Dzunkukwa "Wild Woman of the Woods" Totem

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

A very fine example of Northwest Coast carving. Period: Last quarter 20th century Origin: Salish Size: 49"H x 17'W.

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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H
Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This large-scale TOTEM pole is an exceptional example of turn-of-the-20th-century Northwest Coast carving and is likely the work of renowned Makah master carver Young Doctor (1851-19...

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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

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Native American Northwest Coast Totem Pole by Frances Horne - Salish
Native American Northwest Coast Totem Pole by Frances Horne - Salish

Native American Northwest Coast Totem Pole by Frances Horne - Salish

Located in Denver, CO

Northwest coast Totem Pole segment. About the Artist: Francis Horne was born in Mt.

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20th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Northwest Coast/Native American TOTEM Pole, Tlingit, 19th Century
Antique Northwest Coast/Native American TOTEM Pole, Tlingit, 19th Century

Antique Northwest Coast/Native American TOTEM Pole, Tlingit, 19th Century

Located in Denver, CO

Likely a segment from a full TOTEM pole. It stands over 7 1/2 feet tall and is 20 inches wide and 16 deep. It has been outside and has a lovely weathered patina. Expertly carved a...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Northwest Coast Carved Frontlet, Tlingit/Tsimshian, late 19th century
Antique Northwest Coast Carved Frontlet, Tlingit/Tsimshian, late 19th century

Antique Northwest Coast Carved Frontlet, Tlingit/Tsimshian, late 19th century

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Antique Native American Indian Tlingit carved plaque with a stylized bird form. Custom display Stand is included; height including the Stand is 9 inches. Without the stand, the plaq...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

First Nations Northwest Coast Robert Whonnock Signed Carved Wood Wall Hanging
First Nations Northwest Coast Robert Whonnock Signed Carved Wood Wall Hanging

First Nations Northwest Coast Robert Whonnock Signed Carved Wood Wall Hanging

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful example of true indigenous first nations Pacific Northwest Coast art by Robert (Bob) Whonnock. This carved wood panel shows an eagle and orca motif in exceptional detail....

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20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Shark Mother Totem Pole, 1960s-1970s Northwest Coast Carved Wood by Duane Pasco
Shark Mother Totem Pole, 1960s-1970s Northwest Coast Carved Wood by Duane Pasco

Shark Mother Totem Pole, 1960s-1970s Northwest Coast Carved Wood by Duane Pasco

By Duane Pasco

Located in Denver, CO

Standing at an impressive height of 8 feet, this totem pole captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest Coast's rich artistic heritage. Duane Pasco, who grew up in Alaska and Seatt...

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Vintage 1960s American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Circa 1959 Abstract Landscape Oil on Board by Doris Mae Totten Chase
Circa 1959 Abstract Landscape Oil on Board by Doris Mae Totten Chase

Circa 1959 Abstract Landscape Oil on Board by Doris Mae Totten Chase

By Doris Totten Chase

Located in Oakland, CA

She credits inspiration for her style to the structured designs of Northwest Coast Native American basketry and carving

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Large Inuit  Northwest Coast  Stone Carving of a Bird
Large Inuit  Northwest Coast  Stone Carving of a Bird

Large Inuit Northwest Coast Stone Carving of a Bird

Located in Chicago, IL

This stone carving of a bird is very modern in its appeal. The sculpture was carved by KOOTOO of the Isaac Community: Iqaluit Signed on the base and followed by the number E7 162.

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Vintage 1920s Canadian Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Sculptural Side Table by Aleph Geddis
Sculptural Side Table by Aleph Geddis

Sculptural Side Table by Aleph Geddis

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H 19 in W 21 in D 20 in

Sculptural Side Table by Aleph Geddis

By Aleph Geddis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Steeped in this rich environment, his early works drew inspiration from the stylized naturalism of Northwest coast Native carvings.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Northwest Coast Carving, Possibly a Raven Figure
Vintage Northwest Coast Carving, Possibly a Raven Figure

Vintage Northwest Coast Carving, Possibly a Raven Figure

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A Northwest Coast Native American carving of a bird (perhaps a Raven), of painted wood, circa 1900- 1920, by unknown artist.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Mid-Century Era Signed West Coast Cedar Haida Indigenous Canadian Totem Pole
Mid-Century Era Signed West Coast Cedar Haida Indigenous Canadian Totem Pole

Mid-Century Era Signed West Coast Cedar Haida Indigenous Canadian Totem Pole

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This hand-carved cedar totem is signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have originated from Canada and dating to approximately 1960 and done in the West Coast Indigenous Haida s...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Haida-Style Totem Pole By Tsimshian Artist Moses Alexcee
Haida-Style Totem Pole By Tsimshian Artist Moses Alexcee

Haida-Style Totem Pole By Tsimshian Artist Moses Alexcee

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Moses Alexcee was a prolific Tsimshian maker from Prince Rupert who frequently carved for William Webber, the owner of the iconic Thunderbird Scenery Shop in Vancouver, BC. Alexcee o...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams

Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

(1933-1988) This finely crafted wood totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the father of the current generation of William's carvers. The carved to...

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Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth Totem By Raymond Williams
Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth Totem By Raymond Williams

Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth Totem By Raymond Williams

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Chief Shakes Raven pole by Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth artist Raymond Williams. This finely crafted model totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the fat...

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Native American Objects

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Cedar

Salish Carved Cedar TOTEM
Salish Carved Cedar TOTEM

Salish Carved Cedar TOTEM

$23,000

H 74.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

Salish Carved Cedar TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Salish TOTEM depicting a human wearing a potlatch hat perched between the ears of an eagle at top, a human face in relief for the birds eyes, a small humanoid/bird figure standing at...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Doug Lafortune Sr. Salish Carved Wood and Abalone TOTEM Pole
Doug Lafortune Sr. Salish Carved Wood and Abalone TOTEM Pole

Doug Lafortune Sr. Salish Carved Wood and Abalone TOTEM Pole

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

72" TOTEM by Doug Lafortune. Salish TOTEM pole of a raven and beaver cedar TOTEM pole. Carved TOTEM pole with abalone and shell inlays. Carved. .72” x 9” x 10”. Period: 1953 Origin:...

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM
1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

$6,050

H 24 in Dm 4 in

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Ditidaht First Nation TOTEM by Rick Williams the brother of John T. Williams partnered with other Native carvers to create at tribute to John in the form of a 34' tall red cedar TOTE...

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Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Northwest TOTEM
Northwest TOTEM

Northwest TOTEM

$20,700

H 116 in W 16 in D 18 in

Northwest TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Northwest totem with whale, man figure (possibly prominent individual within the tribe or society where the hands are shown in a holding position which would designation an individua...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Native American Objects

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Cedar

Multi-Figure 7 Foot Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM
Multi-Figure 7 Foot Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM

Multi-Figure 7 Foot Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This large pole was “donated to a church on the northern tip of Vancouver Island for a fundraiser” sometime around 1905. The pole is carved in a folk-art style that is correct for th...

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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Simon Charlie 9 Foot "Pole of Wealth" TOTEM
Simon Charlie 9 Foot "Pole of Wealth" TOTEM

Simon Charlie 9 Foot "Pole of Wealth" TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Simon Charlie "pole of wealth". Carved in Duncan, BC 1958 for Patrick Pryor who is in the timber business. Compared to the "pole of wealth" in Duncan, BC, you will see Simon's finger...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems
Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems

Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems

$10,350 / set

H 29 in W 12 in D 12 in

Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Matching pair of Northwest Coast carved model totem poles. Polychrome decorated with carved humanoid and bird figures. Each twice signed "Betty Sanners" back and bottom. Provenance H...

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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Large Tsimshian Thunderbird Totem Pole by George Mather Sr.
Large Tsimshian Thunderbird Totem Pole by George Mather Sr.

Large Tsimshian Thunderbird Totem Pole by George Mather Sr.

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

(1918-1990). This very large totem pole is a Tsimshian interpretation by George Mather Sr. of one of the famous Thunderbird Totems of Alert Bay, BC, originally carved by Charlie Jame...

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Vintage 1940s American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Very Large 19th Century North-Western Indian Carved Wood Totem Pole
Very Large 19th Century North-Western Indian Carved Wood Totem Pole

Very Large 19th Century North-Western Indian Carved Wood Totem Pole

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 89 in W 8 in D 8 in

Very Large 19th Century North-Western Indian Carved Wood Totem Pole

Located in Germantown, MD

A very large 19th century North-Western Indian figural Carved Wood Totem Pole. This very rare Pole measures 8" in diameter and stands 7.5 feet tall. This is one of the rare historic...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Native American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Totem Pole Model Nootka, Northwest Coast
Totem Pole Model Nootka, Northwest Coast

Totem Pole Model Nootka, Northwest Coast

$2,500

H 23.5 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

Totem Pole Model Nootka, Northwest Coast

Located in Sharon, CT

Rare, good sized Totem Model. Untouched, original non commercial paint.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Multi-Figure Tlingit Totem
19th Century Multi-Figure Tlingit Totem

19th Century Multi-Figure Tlingit Totem

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Complex Multifigure Tlingit Totem Pole from Sitka, Alaska. This larger red cedar model totem pole was carved by a Tlingit artist from Sitka, Alaska. The pole is unusually complex for...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Chief Don Lelooska Native American Totem Pole
Chief Don Lelooska Native American Totem Pole

Chief Don Lelooska Native American Totem Pole

$25,000

H 85 in W 15.63 in D 13 in

Chief Don Lelooska Native American Totem Pole

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Chief Don Lelooska large carved and brightly painted totem. Came from a private collection in Utah. Inscribed "Lelooska." 85"H x 13" x 15 5/8" Don Lelooska (Don Smith, Native Americ...

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Mid-20th Century Native American Objects

Materials

Copper

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Northwest Coast Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the northwest coast carving you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, bone and cedar, every northwest coast carving was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a northwest coast carving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right northwest coast carving, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made northwest coast carving over the years, but those crafted by Native American Art are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Northwest Coast Carving?

Prices for a northwest coast carving start at $695 and top out at $19,995 with the average selling for $2,596.

Finding the Right Folk Art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.

Questions About Northwest Coast Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Northwest Coast native art describes works of art produced by indigenous people who live along the Northwest Coast of the U.S. and Canada. Some tribes who inhabit the region include the Haida, Heiltsuk, Kwakwaka'wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth, Nuxalk, Tlingit and Tsimshian. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Northwest Coast native art.