The boxes and chests were used as storage containers, the watertight ones for holding hot rocks and water for cooking, and the highly decorated ones as symbols of wealth. They range in size from small (measured in inches) to massive (large enough to provide seating).
Yellow cedar carved and hand hooked chest
Dimensions: 34" L x 21" W x 19" H
Two pull out draws, with aromatic lid and sides.
Killerwhale, seal lions and kingfishers on chest with abalone inlays. Handles are Whale tails
Price: $3100
Sun Blanket Chest (Signed)
No Metal Parts; Wooden Hinges
Artist: Frank Gauthier
Material: Cedar; 22 Inlayed Pieces of Alder Abalone; Cedar Lath under Lid
Outside Dimensions: 34" x 19" x 19"
Elements: Sun
Price: SOLD