CA-K445Indigenous peoples & reconciliation

Charles Edenshaw (Tahayren), Haida artist

Charles Edenshaw, Haida artist (Canadian Museum of History). Charles Edenshaw · Unknown author · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Charles Edenshaw (Tahayren), born at Skidegate, was the foremost Haida carver at the time Haida art first won international recognition. Trained by his uncle, he worked in argillite and silver in a personal style that extended the traditional range of Haida art, and his work is held in museums in North America and Europe.

Scope & context

Edenshaw’s art as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Tahayren (Charles Edenshaw) National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text