Argillite Salmon Carving by Amy Edgars (Haida)

Meaning of Salmon: "To me the salmon means joy! Joy of fishing, eating and carving." - Haida artist, Amy Edgars

Argillite is a black stone that is geologically classified as slate. The argillite from Haida Gwaii is found on one mountaintop and is protected by the Haida Nation as a stone exclusively carved by the Haida people.

Specifications: 

• Material: Argillite, Paua Shell
• Dimensions: 1 3/4 inches x 3 inches x 1 1/4 inch

Made by Haida artist Amy Edgars:

Amy is one of few Haida women argillite carvers and has been carving for over 15 years. She has a passion for carving and has made the trip up Slatechuck Mountain several times to gather her own argillite. Learn more about Amy Edgar's journey as an artist.