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Stainless Steel Salt or Pepper Pump- Chilkat by Bill Helin

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Stye: Chilkat

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Stainless Steel Salt or Pepper Pump (price per ONE piece) that is beautifully decorated with Chilkat Design. Chilkat is originally inspired by woven design of animal or life crest of the chief, initially developed by the Tsimshian people.

Item is about 5.5" tall.Made in Canada.

Read more about Salish Sea tribes in Washington state and British Columbia in the section below "Who Made My Clothes".


First Nations Art of the Northwest

These products are made in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.  The focus is on representing and supporting Indigenous people. Preserving the history of our First Nations is at the heart of every product available.  Each item is created by an artist with First Nation roots or membership.

These skilled artists are preserving their heritage through each piece that reflects their tribe's unique heritage and values. Created from materials such as wool, leather, and cotton these items are gentle on the earth as well. The artists are commission paid to ensure fair pay and representation of their work.

About the Artist: 

Bill Helin was born in 1960 in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.  He is a member of the Tsimshian First Nation of northwestern British Columbia. His family also has descendants from the Gits'iis tribe in the village of Lax Kw'alaams.  His Grandfather Henry William Helin, was Chief of the Gitlan Tribe. His Grandmother Maud Helin, was Chief of the Gitgeese Tribe. 

Bill's skills include jewelry design, engraving, writing, and design.  His focus is on Tsimshian art. He’s also a singer and storyteller. Another specialty of his is creating logos and products. He’s mostly a self-taught artist though he received training from K’San, a famous art and carving school in Hazelton.

He is also a drumming specialist. Alongside his daughter and granddaughter, he teaches drumming and wellness programs throughout British Columbia.  They also host drum circles and presentations. 

In 1996 Bill designed three patches for astronauts on the Columbia shuttle. Over the years he created patches, educational information and artwork for NASA and the Canadian Space Agency. He also helped create the largest Totem Pole in the world (192’ 3” tall!), carved a 40’ dugout canoe, and illustrated over 110 children’s books. We feature his art products of home decor items, scarves, bags, and more. 

        Soul Flower was founded in 1999 by Mike and Peggy to promote a peaceful, positive, and eco-friendly lifestyle and clothing. The company developed from a small "hippie" boutique.

        It takes pride in takes pride in their eco-friendly products but also adopted many green practices - using eco-friendly shipping materials, recycling, greener printing techniques/supplies. They create clothing that supports our planet, spreads a positive message, and most importantly -- helps you express yourself. Made in the U.S.A.

        Fabric care: Machine wash warm. Tumble dry low or line dry. Fabric may shrink a little (5%-7%) during the first three washings. To avoid this, wash at lower temperatures or minimize dryer time.

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