A Gallery of Penelakut Art


	Leonard Sylvester was born on July 4th 1948. Carving since he was 17, Len was influenced by Norman John, a well known west coast carver, Simon Charlie, a famous coast Salish carver, and Chief Dan George. Len remembers that, when he was 17 and knowing nothing of carving, he visited Dan George at the Burrard reserve. Chief George sent him away with a knife and a seasoned piece of wood. Len returned with a carved Halibut, and a friendship ensued that endured to Dan George's death. Now, Len commits his time to his art and the teaching of it to his people of the Penelakut Band. His preferred wood to use is yellow cedar but has been known to use red cedar upon special requests. His specialties include disks and cedar boxes.
Len has his work in England, Australia, Germany, New Zealand , and the continental United States. He focuses on carving the indigenous animals of the Northwest coast in the style that he has developed from his contact with a wide variety of artists as well as his own personal creative perspective. A selection of Leonard's work follows. Prices are approximate, as each new piece may vary somewhat in size or intricacy depending on the size and nature of the piece of wood. They can also be made to a specific size (also depending on the availablity of certain woods.) If you are interested in a piece similar to one shown, you can call Mr. Sylvester directly at either (250) 416-0534 or (250) 436-0123. Or you can contact us here at penelakutart.com, and we will arrange for you to discuss the details with Mr. Sylvester. Shipping and taxes are extra.
For convenience in viewing, the work is divided into the following categories: Disks Boxes Wall carvings Free-standing sculpture

DISKS
	Subject: Grizzly Bear disk Size: 48 inches diameter Details: Coast Salish stylization with shell inset and whole shell eyes. Yellow Cedar. Price (approx.): $4800.00

	Subject: Grizzly Bear disk Size: 30 inches diameter Details: Coast Salish stylization with shell inset and whole shell eyes. Yellow Cedar. Price (approx.): $1800.00

	Subject: Frog disk Size: 30 inches diameter Details: Coast Salish stylization with shell inset and whole shell eyes. Yellow Cedar. Price (approx.): $1800.00

	Subject: Sun disk with bear centre Size: 24" diameter Details: Yellow cedar with shell inset Price (approx.): $700

	Subject: Man Moon disk Size: 12 inches diameter Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $160

	Subject: Frog disk Size: 12 inches diameter Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $160

	Subject: Small Sun disk with bear head centre Size: 12 inches diameter Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $160

BOXES
	Subject: Killer Whale (Orca) designs on the top and front, bear disks on the sides Size: 10 ins. by 14 ins. Details: basswood box with wood and brass hinges, interior sliding tray (with salmon carving) and woven cedar strips inside the lid. Back, top, and interior views are linked to the enlargement. Price (approx.): $1000

	Subject: Man Wolf box Size: 12" x 20" x 13" high Details: Man and Bear designs on top and short sides, killer whale on front side; basswood Price (approx.): $1600

	Subject: Halibut and salmon designs Size: 6" x 11" x 8" high Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $250

	Subject: Man Bear design Size: 12" x 8" x 4" high Details: basswood with shell inset Price (approx.): $250

	Subject: killer whale on top, mud shark on front side Size: 11" x 6" x 8" high Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $250

	Subject: bear designs on sides, moon on top Size: 8" x 8" x 8" high Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $500

	Subject: salmon design on top Size: (larger) 5" x 5" x 3.5" high Details: Sugar Pine Price (approx.): $40 larger, $30 smaller

WALL CARVINGS
	Subject: eagle with salmon Size: 40 inches tall Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $600

	Subject: hummingbirds Size: 11" Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $60 each

	Subject: Salmon Eagle Warrior Size: 17 inches Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $130

	Subject: blue heron Size: 22 inches Details: painted yellow cedar Price (approx.): $80

	Subject: eagle with salmon Size: 21 inches Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $160

	Subject: eagle with moon Size: 20 inches Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $120

	Subject: Killer Whale with eagle head dorsal fin and salmon decoration Size: 18 inches Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $120

	Subject: Killer Whale Size: 14" to 18" Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $140

	Subject: Loon Size: 14 inches Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $120

	Subject: Seal Size: 14 inches Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $120

SCULPTURE
	Subject: Salmon on an eagle base Size: 24 inches wide Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $500

	Subject: Killer Whale Size: 20 inches Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $300

	Subject: Totem Pole - indoor Size: 7 ft tall by 12" x 12" at the base Details: yellow cedar Price (approx.): $7500