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Originally Posted by zekenne I was given 2 stamps from by dear friend in Canada. I want to use them properly, what I mean is they are native designs. One is called Hands of Creation Kwagiulth and the other is Eagle Haisia Heiltsuk . |
I looked at Google images for both terms and they seem to use a red and black theme with those images. Very pretty.
From Wikipedia:
Haisla
Main article: Haisla people
The Haisla (also Xa�islak�ala, X̄a�islakʼala, X̌�ʼislakʼala, X̣aʼislak�ala) are an indigenous nation living at Kitamaat in the North Coast region of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The name Haisla is derived from the Haisla word x̣�ʼisla or x̣�ʼisəla, "(those) living at the rivermouth, living downriver"
Heiltsuk
Main article: Heiltsuk people
The Heiltsuk (pronounced /ˈhaɪlstʊk/ HYL-stook[4]) are an indigenous nation of the Central Coast region of the Canadian province of British Columbia, centred on the island communities of Bella Bella and Klemtu. The Heiltsuk are the descendants of a number of tribal groups who came together in Bella Bella in the 19th century. They generally prefer the autonym Heiltsuk. European-Canadian settlers commonly called them the Bella Bella Indians. a
The origins of these designs aren't exclusively Canadian. Here's an interesting link where some of the above information comes from:
Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Please be sure to post some cards when you're done. I'd be really curious to see them :-)
Help with ideas for my stamps
