ALASKAN Treasures

by Darlene Lind and Peter Lind

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Darlene Lind, was born in the small village of Naknek, Alaska in 1942.She is of Irish and Aleut/Alutiiq descent. She is known for her exquisitely carved ivory and baleen jewelry, with utmost attention to detail and to intricate elements of design. She has taken those same skills to a new level in creating works in bronze. Inspired by her cultural heritage, she began sculpture, realistically portraying her ancestors. Her latest bronze sculpture, "Dance of the Gull" is an example of the traditionally taught way to show honor, as the dancer mimics the call and flight of the gull. When Darlene talks about her sculptural work, She literally lights up and her whole composure changes. It“s as if she becomes the work she is producing. She describes a flowing feeling and that feeling is carried into her works.

Bronze works of art are expensive to create and a difficult prospect in Alaska where there are no foundries. Darlene travels to the lower 48 to accomplish the finishing details of each project, which require many steps to go from clay to bronze.

Artist creating contemporary jewelry, traditional headdresses, and bronze sculptures that draw on strong cultural traditions. After years of creating ivory and baleen jewelry, Darlene has begun sculpting clay figures which are then casted in bronze. "Working with clay allows me to more fully express something deep within me ~ my cultural heritage. As my fingers work the clay, the spirit of an ancestor seems to come forth in silent communication. This is my way to give honor and great respect to those who came before me."

The Chief

Direct unclouded eyes in a century old face, his voice soared above the beat of drums a changing world strives to dislodge us. Follow the path of the old ways. If you become lost, look inward.

12 1/4"L x 9"W x 2"D

$3500.00

Limited Edition

Dance of the Gull

Imatating their haunting cry she became one with them. Dipping and soaring on high. Spirits of ancestors seemed to join in approval. The wind whispered her elders teaching. Show honor and respect to the spirits of earth, sea, sky and all that fill it.

11"L x 6"W x 1 1/2"D

$2500.00

Limited Edition

In Regailia

The coastal winds play impishly twining hair and trade beads. A dreamy moment of contemplation before the drumbeat and dance.

11"L x 9"W x 5"D

$3,800.00

Limited Edition

The Elder

Time gently kissed her, leaving its mark. Age blessed her with wisdom and peace

13"L x 9"W x 5"D

$3500.00

Limited Edition

	Darlene Carol Lind Homer Alaska 99603 (907) 235-6761 email: Darlene Lind