Though small, this vase carries many striking weaving patterns and symbols inspired by Interior & Coast Salish cultural heritage; including ancient pictograms symbolic of 'St̓alhálam and the celestial bodies of the moon, sun and stars.

This bowl also features a finely carved porcelain surface in Patrick's signature style and a unique, glittery bronze interior making it a stand out piece in the collection.

St̓alhálam [Grizzly Bear] are a sacred relative of the St’át’imc Nation and are an important figure in St’át’imc creation stories; teaching communities how to survive and flourish in the mountainous landscapes of their home territories. St’át’imc cultural practices include many 'St̓alhálam songs, ceremonies and dances which share the wisdom of how to live well alongside others. As such, 'St̓alhálam are often seen as symbols of healing and strength. Read More….

Celestial Bodies and St̓alhálam are often found carved into the surfaces of Patrick’s ceramics. These designs are inspired by ancient pictographs [rock paintings] found in large concentrations near T̓ít̓q̓et where he was raised. Read More…

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"Bear Paw, Moon, Sun & Stars" (2024), Small Ceramic Bowl by Patrick Leach

£80.00

Quantity

Porcelain

Hand carved exterior with colourful interior glaze

Artist signature & date on base

8 x 8 x 5.5 cm
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Patrick Leach

St’át’imc First Nation, T’ít’q’et, P’egpig’7lha (Frog) Clan / Snuneymuxw First Nation

Unceded, Ancestral & Traditional Territories of the Snuneymuxw & St̓át̓imc First Nations. Pacific Northwest

St’át’imc First Nation artist and ceramicist Patrick Leach is well known across the Pacific Northwest for his uniquely carved ceramics that reflect St’át’imc & Snuneymuxw territory landscapes, cultural practices such as dip-net fishing and traditional basketry, and designs inspired by ancient rock paintings.

Patrick’s ceramics feature distinctive bold black bodies, with finely sgraffitoed designs, cloud-like interior glazes and striking bands of colour reminiscent of Interior & Coast Salish woven baskets and formline styles. His ceramics are of particular interest across North America as he is one of the only established First Nations potters working in the Pacific Northwest.

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