- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $50
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2016
- Denomination:$50
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):5.067
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:739
- Product type:Coin
Haida Gwaii is a place of astounding natural beauty;a land of ancient legends where mythical beings move about in the guise of familiar animals from our three-dimensional world. This mesmerizing coin series portrays three of the most powerful supernatural beings from the realms of water, earth and sky, with the Eagle (Guud) gracing this coin as he dances in the sky realm.
The Haida people have a reverence for this parallel reality. It is a world that can only be accessed with purification of body and mind-by fasting, drinkingsalt water and bathing in the sea. It is an experience that can be expressed and shared through the language of art.
There's a human form hidden beneath the eagle "cloak." He articulates his arms inside the wings so they powerfully rise and fall to propel himself upward with strength and command. As the Eagle readies himself to dance in the skyrealm his voice sounds, while his feet in the talons keep the beat of a drum. He wears a dance apron tied around his waist-adorned with a salmon head design-it is at once dance regalia and tail feathers.
Celebrates the distinctive artistic style of Haida formline imagery with red and black enamel. Order today!
Special features:
ALSO AVAILABLE AS A 3-COIN SUBSCRIPTION! Your coin is the 2nd issue in this captivating series showcasing Haida art and culture thatalso features the bear (earth) and orca (water). Included in the subscription is a beautiful wooden case to display all three coins.
99.99% PURE SILVER! Beautifully crafted in 5 ounces of 99.99% pure silver!
DISTINCTIVE ARTISTIC STYLE OF HAIDA FORMLINE! Stunningly enhanced with red and black enamel to recreate the distinctive artistic style of Haida formline imagery, hailed as one of the most popular art forms from the Pacific Northwest.
ORIGINAL KEEPSAKE! An original and upscale keepsake for art collectors and anyone who has ever travelled to the Pacific Northwest and been captivated by these remote islands and the rich cultural heritage of the Haida people.
THE EAGLE! Your coin's rare and unexpected depiction of aneagle as a supernatural commander of the sky realm expands its appeal beyond coin collecting and art todeliver a striking visual essay on Haida culture and legends.
A LIMITED WORK OF ART! Only 1,500 coins are available worldwide!
Your coin is GST/HST exempt.
About the Design:
Designed by Haida artist April White, SgaanaJaad of the Yaghu'jaanaas Raven Clan, your coin creates a mesmerizing image of an eagle dancing inthe sky. Look closely and you will see a human formhidden beneath the eagle "cloak."He articulates his arms inside the wings so they powerfully rise and fall with power to propel him upward with strength and command. As the Eagle readies himself to dance in the sky realm his voice sounds, while his feet in the talons keep the beat of a drum.He wears a dance apron tied around his waist-adorned with a salmon head design-it is at once dance regalia and tail feathers. The Eagle's night-time flight is illuminated by the light of a full moon that is represented by the circular outline of the design that also frames the eagle's silhouette.
