kaskâpahtêw wâti (smokehole) - 2025 Charity Box
kaskâpahtêw wâti (smokehole) - 2025 Charity Box
This piece is part of our 2025 Charity Bentwood Boxes auction running from November 22nd to December 6th.
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4" x 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Red cedar, yellow cedar, acrylic paint
James Michels
CULTURAL GROUP:
Métis/Cree
BORN:
July 29, 1969
BIRTHPLACE:
Merritt, BC
James Michels began his carving career in 1994, shortly after working at a log home company. He now specializes in making steam-bent cedar boxes, and carving and painting them in Northwest Coast style. Many of his pieces contain inlays of abalone. James also creates panels, and works on commission. One of his commissions involved the creation of custom bentwood boxes for the participants of the 2005 PGA Golf Skins Game in Whistler, BC. James apprenticed with Coast Salish artist, Joe Campbell, with whom he learned design, carving, and painting techniques. James also cites Carrier artist, Larry Rosso, as a source of inspiration. In July of 2008, James created a large bentwood box entitled The Mendl Gathering, which was commissioned through the Royal Bank of Canada. It measured 32” x 25” x 22”, and contained abalone inlays and operculum shells. James is a founding partner of Lattimer Gallery's Annual Charity Bentwood Box Event.
