Maslak McLeod Gallery - Joseph Jacobs

Once you have seen a sculpture by Joseph Jacobs you remember it forever. Time and time again the Gallery has had clientele who confront the new work with "I remeber the first time I ever saw his work at the Curve Lake Reserve." Jacobs has The Order of Canada, has decorated the Canadian Parliment buildings, is part of every major museum in Canada, and is in fine galleries thoughout the world . Joseph Jacobs has secured his position as a powerful artistic influence on the public and the art community at large through his many commissions and exclusive exhibitions. Jacobs' career has been documented on film, television and in international publications. His intricate compositions beg oral interpretations, and rekindle the old legends pointing the way to new directions and understanding of the Native culture of North America.

False Face and Turtle Rattle 12"/11"/8" The Turtle Rattle is used to call spirits in ceremony, false face mask represents both good and evil.

Tree of Peace on the Earth Turtle 16"/12"/8" A depiction of the Six Nations cosmology story. The Turtle is the world, the tree represents nature and the Eagle is the Thunderbird, messenger to Manitou.

North Star Bronze (limited edition of 10) 16"/14"/8" This portrait shows the North Star as a protectress, a sky marker, friendly and calm.