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Outstanding Salish Noble Woman of the Bear Clan Mask

Jim Charlie
In 1967, Jim Charlie was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He's part of the Coast Salish Nation and taken the Thunderbird from his grandfather and the grizzly Bear from his grandmother as his family crests. Jim reveals that he has always been interested in art while growing up in an artistic family environment. He cites fellow Salish carvers, Floyd Joseph and Jacob B. Lewis as his inspiration and follows in the traditional native style of design.He is well on his way to becoming one of the master carvers of Northwest Coast Native art. Every piece of his work is considered a coveted collector's item.