Called sxwut’ts’uli’ in Island hul'q'umi'num' the hummingbird carries cultural significance for many Indigenous Peoples throughout the Pacific Northwest. Reflecting their energetic, resilient nature and stunning beauty, hummingbirds are commonly seen as symbols of joy and vitality and appear in oral histories as healers and as joyful messengers.

Featuring a pair of hummingbirds, basket weaving patterns, an expressive floral design and a bold bronze interior, this large bowl by Patrick makes a stunning statement piece.

In British Columbia there are 5 species of hummingbirds found east of the Rocky Mountains 4 of which migrate as far as the South American Continent every winter. The Anna’s Hummingbird is an exception having evolved to survive the cold weather of the north. Read More…

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"Hummingbirds & Flowers" Large Ceramic Bowl by Patrick Leach

£166.00

Quantity

Porcelain

Hand carved exterior with colourful interior glaze

Artist signature & date on base

11 x 11 x 7.5 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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