Nelson Cross
Born to the Eagle Clan of Haida Gwaii. He is from the legendary family of John Cross and Gordon Cross. He began carving at the age of twenty. He first learned to draw and carve under the guidance of Pat Dickson and Wilford Stevens. Through independent study of the traditional Haida arts and using every opportunity to practice. he became sufficiently developed to carve with late legend Bill Reid. He also, in 1985-86, worked with Reid on the "Loo Taasa" Canoe. He produces silk screens and carves wood, argillite, gold and silver. The design of his silver is particularly robust and energetic.
Born to the Eagle Clan of Haida Gwaii. He is from the legendary family of John Cross and Gordon Cross. He began carving at the age of twenty. He first learned to draw and carve under the guidance of Pat Dickson and Wilford Stevens. Through independent study of the traditional Haida arts and using every opportunity to practice. he became sufficiently developed to carve with late legend Bill Reid. He also, in 1985-86, worked with Reid on the "Loo Taasa" Canoe. He produces silk screens and carves wood, argillite, gold and silver. The design of his silver is particularly robust and energetic.
Wasco
Wasco is a sea wolf which appears on Haida legend and has both elements of Whale and Wolf. Wolves who were hunting Whales in the ocean were caught in fog and could not find their way back to shore. They decided to remain at sea, and became Wascos.
Wasco is a sea wolf which appears on Haida legend and has both elements of Whale and Wolf. Wolves who were hunting Whales in the ocean were caught in fog and could not find their way back to shore. They decided to remain at sea, and became Wascos.