3254) The Eagle: Hand-carved Western Red Cedar Kwakiutl panel, re-created in silver:
The Obverse & Reverse of the coin
The
coin’s design is inspired by hand-carved Western Red Cedar panels by Kwakiutl
artist Jason Henry Hunt, including the wood‑grain pattern and rope frame adorning
both sides of this coin. Rendered in the Northwest Coast formline style and
selectively plated with yellow gold on this coin, the carved work inspires awe
for the high-flying Eagle, as he hunts in the skies above the Pacific Ocean,
home of the Orca.
“Here
in the bay where I live, I watch the Eagles search for various fish and
sometimes ducks as well. They’re adept at using the wind and water to their
advantage, while also extremely patient. I’ve been fortunate to witness them
hunting while Orca travel past at the same time—this is why I’ve shown the
Orca’s dorsal fin in the waves of this design, with the Eagle playing in the
air above.”
The Eagle: Hand-carved Western Red Cedar Kwakiutl panel,
re-created in silver.
This
2 oz. 99.99% pure silver selectively gold-plated coin pays homage to the rich
artistic heritage of the Kwakiutl (Tsaxis) peoples of the Kwakwaka’wakw nation
by showcasing a contemporary work of art that is rooted in traditional
knowledge.
The
coin’s design is inspired by hand-carved Western Red Cedar panels by Kwakiutl
artist Jason Henry Hunt, including the wood-grain pattern and rope frame
adorning both sides of this coin. Rendered in the Northwest Coast formline
style and selectively plated with yellow gold on this coin, the carved work
inspires awe for the high-flying Eagle, as he hunts in the skies above the
Pacific Ocean, home of the Orca.
From
Western Red Cedar to silver: A wood-grain texture and rope frame complete the
look.
Special
features:
-
A
spotlight on Indigenous storytelling. Rich, diverse and full of meaning,
Indigenous art in all its many forms is a visual representation of traditions
carried forward, one generation at a time. This coin highlights the Kwakiutl
carving tradition and features a culturally significant species: the Eagle.
- Inspired
by a Kwakiutl wood panel. Your coin’s reverse design is inspired by a Kwakiutl
wood panel carved by artist Jason Henry Hunt. It has been re-created in 2 oz.
of 99.99% pure silver, with selective gold plating highlighting the formline
design style that is characteristic of Northwest Coast art.
- Includes serialized certificate. The
Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
Packaging:
The
coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell
with a black beauty box.
Canada's Unexplained Phenomena Coin Series Posts on this blog:
New Generation Coin Series:
For other interesting posts on the Coins and Banknotes of Canada, please visit the following links:
Canadian Wildlife Coin Series:
Early Canadian History Coin Series:
"Tall Ships" Gold Coin Series:
Links to Star Wars Theme Posts:
i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022
6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":
9) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
Links to posts on Boba Fett:
1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021
2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)
Other Links:
1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Star Trek", Starfield Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set
3) "Dune" (a Science Fiction Novel) by Frank Herbert, APMEX, USA: A set of Silver and Gold Coins/Rounds issued by APMEX celebrating the most iconic themes from the 2021 movie, based on the Novel being released in October 2021: Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021
4) "Star Trek", Canada: 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1966-2016): Canada Postes (Post Canada) has issued this lenticular set of two stamps featuring Star Trek characters from the franchise which debuted in Canada: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 2016
Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:
1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022
2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year of Coin issue: 2022
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