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| In honour of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, James Bartleman. |
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| We have had many requests for prints of the painting and we |
| made available a limited edition collection of 250 prints in 3 sizes. |
| 8 x 10 un-framed = $40.CND plus shipping |
| 11x 14 un-framed = $75.CND plus shipping |
| 16 x 20 un-framed = $150.CND plus shipping |
In honour of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario James
Bartleman, and his many years of
service to Canada, along with his continued involvement in the Aboriginal
community. Native artists, Todd
Jamieson & Alfie J. Fishgap presented this painting to commemorate the day
that his home town of Port Carling celebrated its Native Son.
We wished to represent in our art all Aboriginal
people across Canada and so chose the image of the Bear; one image is a West Coast style bear looking to the East (Alfie's
heritage) and the other, a Woodland Native style Bear facing West (Todd's
heritage) ; behind them, the Circle represents the Creator.
There are many legends and stories representing the
bear; he is a symbol of strength, power and honour. Master of
the forest—always disappearing in the winter, the bear is constantly changing
into his spirit body to allow his earthly body to revitalize, or so the elders
teach us. Because of its power and humanlike qualities, the bear was referred
to as 'Elder Kinsman'. When hunted, it was taken to the Chief's house,
sprinkled with eagle down (a symbol of welcome and friendship), and generally
treated as a high ranking guest.
We were truly honoured to be
included in this most special day and will remember it always as a treasured
highlight.
Alfie J. Fishgap
Native Carver
Alfie resides with his wife
and his daughter in Holland Landing (near Toronto, Ontario). Alfie descends from the Salish First Nation.
Totems, spirit lures, masks, halibut hooks, boxes, canoe paddles; all are part
of Alfie’s repertoire. His work
exhibits Alfie’s heritage and the spirituality of his people. Each piece is one of a kind meticulously
designed, hand carved, burned, and painted in the traditional style of each tribe. Alfie’s artwork speaks to a new generation
but still honours the traditions of the
past.
Fishgap Wood Sculptures
www.fishgap.com
Spirit Lures
www.Spiritlures.com
E-Mail: fishgap@fishgap.com
Todd Jamieson
Native Painter Oneida Nation
An Oneida of the Thames born
in London, Ontario, Todd’s art is representative of the early native
one-dimensional drawings recovered throughout North America.
The father of three now
lives in Brampton, and is active in researching native artifacts and ancient
crafts.
Bear Paw Originals
E- Mail: bpo@bearpaworiginals.com