Richard Baker (Ritchie) was born on February 12, 1962, a direct descendent of a hereditary line of Nimpkish Chieftans.He was born into the Coast Salish Tribe of the Squamish Nation on the Capilano Reserve in North Vancouver where he has lived his entire life.
When Ritchie turned ten years old he started to carve wood, both yellow and red cedar. He has made wall plaques, totem poles, masks and talking sticks.When Ritchie turned twenty, he began engraving silver and gold jewellery.He carves rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants.
Ritchie's art is in various galleries, museums and private collections around the world.He is very proud of his distict and unique cultural heritage,
Bookwus Wildman of the Woods
12 x 8 in. Cedar
Killer Whale
18 x 10 in. Cedar
Bumble Bee Mask
15 x 9 x 6 in. Cedar
CDN$1450
Hummingbird pendant silver with 14kt gold onlay
1.5 x 1 in. Sterling silver and gold combination jewellery
Hummingbird Pendant Silver with Gold Onlay
1.5 x 1.5 in. Sterling silver and gold combination jewellery
14kt Gold and Silver Bracelet
0.75 x 6.25 in. Sterling silver and gold combination jewellery
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Wildwoman of the Woods
28 x 24 in. Cedar
CDN$3500
Eagle
28 x 15 in. Cedar
Bumblebee mask
10 x 8 x 5 in. Cedar
CDN$1300
Wild Woman with Salmon
24 x 6 x 5 in. Cedar
Sun Mask
36 (Height) in. Wood Carvings and masks
CDN$2200