Bob, Brian

Brian’s mother, Fran Touchie from the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation of Ucluelet, supported Brian and gave him the necessary tools to inspire his creativity and encouraged his beginnings as an artist. The Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation from the West Coast of Vancouver Island practiced whaling from traditional dugout cedar canoes that were hand carved by master carvers, a skill passed on from generation to generation. Being influenced by both families, Brian carries through his art the uniqueness of the two Pacific Northwest culture and traditions.

Brian’s father, Wilson Bob, was the hereditary chief of the Snaw-naw-as, a Coast Salish First Nation on the East Coast of Vancouver Island. He was a strong artist, hunter, logger, fisherman and political activist; and always encouraged Brian to express his culture through art. For the Coast Salish peoples, red and yellow cedar, known as the “tree of life”, is the traditional choice of wood used for carvings, canoes, paddles, houses etc, and this choice of medium is reflected in Brian’s artwork.

Before being the carver he is today, Brian was first a painter. Traditionally, creating your own tools was part of the Nuu-chah-nulth process of becoming an accomplish artist. Brian embraced this tradition by making the paintbrushes he would use to paint out of his own hair. His learning process also involved studying the animals he would portray in his artwork.

Brian would study the animal’s habits, their expression of emotions and the ways he personally connects with each animal. “When I work on a carving, of an eagle for instance, I focus and change my energy on the spirit of the eagle. This energy always changes depending on the piece I am working on and depending on the animal I am representing in my artwork. Some people see this process as a form of meditation; I simply call it becoming. It allows me to work on my intuition, to grow as an artist and most of all to see how we are all connected into a bigger portrait”

It always is a real pleasure meeting Brian and sitting down to chat. He’s is very kind, friendly big fellow - who clearly loves his artwork and his peoples. Very open hearted, a gentle soul.

Large Eagle, new design, hand carved by Nootka artist Brian Bob

Large Eagle, hand carved and hand painted by Brian Bob, Nootka (Nuuh-chah-nulth) Nation

$595.00 CDN $436.08 USD

Salmon and Eagle heads, 25", copper accents, by Nootka artist Brian Bob

25" large Salmon with Eagle heads, copper inlaid, guaranteed authentic, direct from artist Brian Bob

$495.00 CDN $362.79 USD

Sacred Teacher Owl, by Nootka artist Brian Bob

Sacred Teacher Owl by Nootka artist Brian Bob

$945.00 CDN $692.59 USD

Female Salish Salmon, 32" large, authentic, direct from artist Brian Bob, Nootka

32" female Salish Salmon, authentic and direct from Brian Bob from the Nootka Nation

$659.00 CDN $482.98 USD

Large Eagle, 39" with Raven and Salmon egg and inlaid by Brian Bob

39" tall Eagle, hand carved authentic native art by Nootka artist Brian Bob

$1,098.00 CDN $804.72 USD

Beautiful 19" Salmon, very vibrant, Nootka artist Brian Bob

19" Salmon, inlaid, beautifully carved by Nootka artist Brian Bob

$479.00 CDN $351.06 USD

Vibrant Hummingbird, Bird of Love, Nootka art, Brian Bob

Hummingbird, Lovebird by Nootka artist Brian Bob

$199.00 CDN $145.85 USD

Vibrant Spring Salmon, inlaid, Nootka art by Brian Bob

Vibrant Salmon, direct from artist Brian Bob, member of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, Nanoose Bay

$485.00 CDN $355.46 USD

Midnight Moon, Blue Heron by Nootka artist Brian Bob

Blue Heron, Midnight Moon, 35", hand carved by Brian Bob, Nootka Nation

$1,028.00 CDN $753.42 USD

Trio of Hummingbirds (Bird of Love) by Brian Bob, Nootka art

Lot of 3 Hummingbirds by Brian Bob, Nootka artist, guaranteed authentic native art

$619.00 CDN $453.67 USD

Soft blue Salmon with Eagle spirit, carved and inlaid by Brian Bob

Nootka Salmon, wall art, hand carved and inlaid by Brian Bob

$485.00 CDN $355.46 USD

Killer Whale, vibrant, inlaid, authentic Nootka art, Brian Bob

Killer Whale, direct from artist Brian Bob, inlaid, authentic, signed, hand carved Nootka art

$485.00 CDN $355.46 USD

Steelhead Trout, new design by Brian Bob

Steelhead Trout, by Brian Bob from the Nuuh-cha-nulth First Nation

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4 1/2 ft. large Male and Female Salmon, Brian Bob

Male and Female Salmon wall art carving, inlaid with Abalone, by Brian Bob

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7ft large Eagle with Salmon by Brian Bob

7 foot tall EAGLE/SALMON yellow cedar wall carving by Brian Bob

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Deep blue Sea Salmon, 55"/4.7 ft., master artist Brian Bob

Deep Blue Sea SALMON by master artist Brian Bob from the Nuu-chah-Nulth First Nation

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Raven, moon and stars by Brian Bob

38" massive Raven with Moon and stars by Nootka artist Brian Bob

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Huge Eagle with Salmon symbols, inlaid, by Brian Bob - SOLD

The Eagle, massive thick hand carved piece of art by Brian Bob from the Nuuh-chah-nulth Nation

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Gorgeous Kingfisher, inlaid, vibrant by Brian Bob - SOLD

Vibrant Kingfisher by Nootka artist Brian Bob

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Snowy Owl with Mouse man by artist Brian Bob - SOLD

Snowy Owl, mouse man and Moon, by Brian Bob, masterartist from the Nuu-chah-nulth

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Beautiful Eagle, inlaid, by Brian Bob - SOLD

Abalone inlaid Eagle art carving by Nootka artist Brian Bob

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Mother Loon with Baby Chick, inlaid, by Nootka artist Brian Bob - SOLD

Mother Loon carrying baby, authentic, signed piece of Indigenous art direct from artist Brian Bob, Nootka nation

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Kingfisher, beautiful Nootka art, direct from artist by Brian Bob - SOLD

Kingfisher, inlaid, by Brian Bob, Nootka Nation, authentic native art at it's best

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Orca Killer Whale, Indigenous art by Brian Bob - SOLD

Orca Killer Whale by Brian Bob from the Nootka Nation

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Black Bear, inlaid, Brian Bob, finest Nootka art - SOLD

Black Bear, hand carved and inlaid by Brian Bob, Nuuh-chah-Nulth Art

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Nootka Lightening Snake by Brian Bob

Lightening Snake (serpent), new design by Brian Bob from the Nootka Nation

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Chum Salmon, new design by Nootka artist Brian Bob - SOLD

Chum Salmon, authentic and hand carved, hand painted by Brian Bob, Nuu-chah-nulth Nation

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Mother Whale and calf, hand carved and designed by Brian Bob - SOLD

Whale with calf, authentic wooden, hand carved Nootka art by Brian Bob

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