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Raven Steals the Sun Bentwood Box
James Michels

Large bentwood box with Raven Stealing the Sun design and sterling silver inlay                     
This incredable deeply carved, abalone inlayed, embossed bentwood box is artist James Michels latest original design. Additionally, it features a sterling silver disk with a salmon egg design which represents the moon. It features a yellow cedar body with red cedar lid and base, this lends an outstanding organic contrast of both types of cedar against the stunning original design work. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery of this bentwood box!

James Michels
James Michels, born July 29th 1969 in Merrit B.C., is a highly accomplished Cree/Metis artist whose creations are held in high esteem by other artists and feverishly collected by knowledgeable collectors. His bentwood boxes and stunning panels can be regularly viewed in most of the major galleries of Northwest Coast artwork in both Canada and the United States. James Michels is presently working on a large commission of a series of bentwood boxes for the Canadian Government. A series of his bentwood boxes were commissioned for the participants of the 2005 PGA Whistler Golf Skins game. As well, his artwork has been recently purchased by Al Gore, President Bill Clinton, former Prime Minister Paul Martin, billionare Jim Pattison and singing legend Joni Mitchell. James is also sought after for his exceptional large carved panels and totem poles.

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