D. A. Boxley Eagle and the Salmon People Bentwood Bucket

Open topped, bentwood bucket, with intricately carved and painted formline designs depicting Eagle and the Salmon People by Tsimshian artist David A. Boxley of Metlakatla AK.

Dimensions: 13.5" L x 13.5" W x 16" H

The Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast have a rich tradition of crafting storage boxes from local cedar wood. These bentwood boxes, meticulously shaped from three interlocking pieces—the base, sides, and lid—demand considerable expertise and time to produce. Valued as heirlooms, they serve as portable containers for food or clan treasures like regalia, blankets, or at.óowu, items of special significance. Often adorned with the matrilineal clan crest and enhanced with materials such as abalone shell or copper, these boxes embody cultural heritage and craftsmanship passed down through generations.