In British Columbia, First Nations Peoples used these unique, and beautifully adorned traditional containers to store our most precious of possessions. These containers are commonly known as “Bentwood Boxes”. Aside from their decor, one of the aspects distinguishing the Bentwood Box from other wooden boxes lies in its construction. The body of the container is constructed using only a single piece of West Coast cedar! The cedar is grooved on the corners and thoroughly steamed in order to painstakingly bend the piece into what you see before you. Wolf - "The Protector" Wolves are the guardians of their families. They embody unconditional support, safety and togetherness. Artist: Ray Natroaro (Khaapulk, Sessiiyam) is a Coast Salish Artist from the Squamish Nation. He is celebrated for his work in mask carving as well as the carving of large sea-going canoes, a tradition passed down many generations in Ray's family. Made of wood ( cedar ), and shell inlaid Approximate size: 3.5"x3.5"x2.5" A product information card and a Certification of Authenticity card is include in each package. 100% made in British Columbia, Canada
