Learn About Haida Art
The artwork of Northwest coast indigenous peoples is known the world over for its unique beauty, technique, and value.
Among the nations that inhabit this region, the Haida are particularly well-known for their artistic prowess. If you’re unfamiliar with Haida art, take a minute to visit the links below, and learn about the artistic skills and heritage possessed by the Haida.
Haida
American Museum of the American Indian online gallery section about the Haida. Click on “community gallery” to see pictures from their Haida collection.
Haida Art : Spirits of the Sea
An online tour presented by Virtual Museum Canada.
Ravens & Eagles
A documentary project put together by UrbanRez, you can view short clips from the different episodes of the series and get a feel for the scope of Haida artwork.
Haida History & Art
An article by renowned weaver Delores Churchill from the Smithsonian’s Alaska Native Collections.
Haida Art
Profile from the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Totems to Turquoise
Generalized Information about Northwest coast Native jewelry (strangely grouped with Southwest Native art), but most of those quoted in the Northwest section are Haida and the online exhibit gives a nice introduction to the important elements of Haida jewelry work.
Haida items from the Burke Museum collections
Pictures and information of Haida items in the Burke Museum in Washington.
Haida Art & Artists in the news…
The Enchanting Art of the Haida
2006 article from the Mail Tribune in Oregon.
Tlingit Warrior’s Helmet Exceeds $2 Million At Fairfield Auction
(While this story is about a Tlingit mask, the Tlingit and the Haida have a rich history of strong cultural exchange, and today, even share a tribal government in the U.S.)
Haida Artist is a Successful Fashion Designer
2000 Indian Country Today article on Dorothy Grant. Since this article, Grant has had continued success, and was a featured designer at fashion week.
Haida artist hits it big in Asia
2007 article about Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, who hails from our Haida Gwai brothers in Canada.
Haida Art Preserved
1990 article from the Sotheast Alaska Daily News addressing cultural learning in Hydaburg schools.
A number of years ago I had access to a Haida artist by the name of Frank Moony (?) he signed his paintings F.M.Live. He was from Haida Gwai , but later Hydaburg Alaska. He had his own fishing boat to keep cash flow going while he developed his painting skills. He was not influenced by the Emily Carr tradition of painting? but rather was ispired by his relative Charles Edenshaw and some what by Bill Reed.He also ran afoul with the law in B.C. His work is exceptional . How can I track him down?
Thank you
Blaine Mills
I am not in contact with Frank Mooney, however, I do know his brother who is in contact with him. I can pass along your email address to him and have him pass on the information to his brother.