Octopus (Nuu), 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Octopus (Nuu), 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Ernest Swanson, Haida
Regular price CAD $24.00

"Art is central in our traditions and expresses who we are as a people. I am honoured to be an artist and share our culture with the world."

This 1000 piece Octopus jigsaw puzzle is the perfect combination that is challenging & fun for the entire family! Jigsaw puzzles help support a child's development as they play, build skills such as concentration and creativity, and are great fun for adults, providing a great experience whether you're puzzling by yourself or with a group.

Finished puzzle size - 19.7˝ x 27.5˝ (50cm x 70cm)

Made from recycled board and printed with vegetable based ink.

Puzzle piece storage box - 8.7" x 13.6"

Great for kids 12 years+ 

Authentic Indigenous designed and licensed products, with royalties paid to the artist from every purchase. 

*May not be exactly as shown.

ERNEST SWANSON (HAIDA) Close

Ernest Swanson began engraving in 2004 under Haida jeweller Jim McGuire. He comes from a long line of established artists: his cousin is popular Haida carver Jim Hart and  his  grandfather was prolific Haida argillite carver Rufus Moody. In 2005, Ernest started carving wood with Haida carver Christian White. This same year, he also won an Emerging Artist award from British Columbia’s Alliance for Arts and Culture. In 2009, Ernest graduated from Vancouver's Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts program under  established Kwakwaka'wakw/Haida artist Dan Wallace. In 2010, he worked on a large pole with Jim Hart, here at the Bill Reid Gallery in Vancouver, BC. Recently, he has been creating miniature argillite pendants with engraved silver bezel settings and abalone inlays.