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Item:
Artist: Christian White
Title: Haida Chess Set
Medium: composite resin, maple box
Donor: Panabo Sales
Description: Representing the seven main figures of Haida mythology, this hand cast reproduction is carefully crafted out of composite resin, to capture the spirit and artistry of the original chess set commissioned by and on display at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. The artist chose his father's Eagle clan to represent the King and his mother's clan of the Raven to represent the Queen.
 
Biography: Christian M. White lives and works in his home village of Old Massett, where in 1995 he carved and raised a 12.6 metre cedar pole in honour of his family. The artist receives a royalty from each set purchased.